D'Angelo Russell was cited at LaGuardia Airport for possession of marijuana in his checked baggage.
Russell was questioned by police after a routine search flagged what initially appeared to be a can of Arizona Iced Tea. The can had a hidden compartment where marijuana was discovered.
An NBA player would be required to enter the league's marijuana program if the player "has been convicted of (including a plea of guilty, no contest or nolo contendere to) the use or possession of marijuana in violation of the law," according to the current collective bargaining agreement. There's no suspension until the third violation of the marijuana policy.
Russell will be a restricted free agent this offseason.