The news of former NBA star Shawn Kemp's arrest Wednesday in a Pierce County (Washington) jail has sent shockwaves through the basketball world. Kemp, a six-time NBA All-Star and Seattle Supersonics legend, was booked in relation to an investigation of a drive-by shooting. While the investigation is ongoing, the details of the incident have not been made public.
Meanwhile, renowned NBA insider Colin Cowherd has revealed that Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis do not have a close relationship. This revelation has caused a stir in the NBA, with many fans and analysts speculating about the impact on the team's chances to win the championship this season.
The Western Conference, meanwhile, has become the Wild West with a month left in the 2022-23 NBA season. The Denver Nuggets are seven games up on the standings and are looking to secure the number one seed. However, the Los Angeles Lakers, led by James and Davis, are hot on their heels and could pose a serious challenge to their chances of a conference title.
The all-star game was marred by controversy when a player accused the NBA's officials of interfering with the game. The player, whose name was not revealed, said he was being targeted, and he even named a referee. This incident caused the league to further investigate the matter, and the NBA released a statement saying that the player's claims are being taken seriously and will be looked into.
The NBA also announced that Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet has been fined $30,000 for his postgame comments Wednesday. VanVleet, who was named an All-Star this year, took to social media to express his frustration with the league's officiating. The league responded with a fine, saying that the comments were inappropriate and could not be tolerated.
The NBA's relationship with guns has recently come under scrutiny after several players have been connected to gun incidents. Updated 03/9/2023 at 5:07 p.m. ET, Shawn Kemp was released from jail after prosecutors decided not to pursue immediate charges against him. Despite this, the league is closely monitoring the situation and has stated that it will take appropriate action against any players found to be involved in gun-related incidents.
The NBA's relationship with guns is a complicated one, and the league will undoubtedly be closely watching the situation surrounding Kemp. Ultimately, the league hopes to keep the game safe and free from gun-related incidents.