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Sixers Agree With Kareem Rush

Philadelphia has agreed to terms with free agent guard Kareem Rush, the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting.

A source close to Rush has confirmed that the shooting guard is in Philadelphia and will sign with the Sixers tomorrow.

Rush played last season with the Indiana Pacers, averaging 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

Via Philadelphia Inquirer


Pacers' Williams On 'Thin Ice' Following Car Incident

Pacers' President Larry Bird is reportedly upset at the recent incident involving Shawne Williams and says that the forward's future with the organization may be in jeopardy, the Associated Press is reporting.

While Williams was not arrested, a passenger in the vehicle he was driving was for marijuana possession on Friday.

Bird said Saturday he planned to meet with Williams to discuss the latest incident.

"While Shawne Williams was not involved in any arrest or any criminal wrongdoing, we are extremely upset and hugely disappointed he once again has put himself in a position that jeopardizes Shawne's future as a member of the Indiana Pacers," Bird said in a statement released by the team.

Via ESPN


Pacers' Williams In Trouble Yet Again

Pacers' forward Shawne Williams was skating on thin ice after a pair of legal transgressions last season, but he may have fallen through after another one of his friends got in hot water recently, according to The Indianapolis Star.

Friday afternoon, Carmel police arrested Darrell Smith Jr., 21, a passenger in the car Williams was driving, after discovering Smith had a small amount of marijuana.

"Shawne Williams was not charged with anything," Horner said. "He was given a window tint and seat belt violation. Mr. Smith’s marijuana charge is a misdemeanor."

The car Williams was driving was not his.

The team issued this statement: "While Shawne Williams was not involved in any arrest or any criminal wrongdoing, we are extremely upset and hugely disappointed he once again has put himself in a position that jeopardizes Shawne’s future as a member of the Indiana Pacers. I plan to meet with Shawne as soon as possible to discuss this further."

Via The Indianapolis Star


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