Recently acquired Clippers center Willie Reed was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel writes. In addressing the incident, the NBA will call upon its new policy on domestic violence.
Incorporated in the league’s new collective bargaining agreement, active as of July 1, is a new protocol for investigating and dealing with such situations. While the league hasn’t specifically outlined predetermined punishments, the policy states that potential aggravating factors could influence the disciplinary action taken by the league.
To see the league’s full Policy on Domestic Violence, see Exhibit F of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (PDF hosted at NBPA’s website).
Two things listed as potentially aggravating factors include the player having prior allegations or convictions of prohibited conduct and the presence of a minor. Both apply in the case of Reed, as outlined in Winderman’s piece.
Reed, who played last season with the Heat, was booked in Miami-Dade on Sunday and was bailed out by former teammate Okaro White.
He’s not good enough to keep through this drama. Time to find a new 10th man on the bench.
Explains why it took so long to sign. No one wants to pay someone for 82 games when then will realistically play 62 games.
He wont get paid for the suspended games.
No because it just happened. This was after he signed, and had no effect on his market.
The comment moderation needs some serious improvements
Nvm it’s gone now
And I take back what said. Moderation here needs a lot of work if this was up for 4 hours…