Devonte’ Graham has been suspended for the first two games of the Spurs’ season. The NBA made this decision after the 28-year-old guard pleaded guilty to a DWI charge from last year.
The NBA released a statement saying, “San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham has been suspended for two games without pay for pleading guilty to a charge of impaired driving, in violation of the law of the State of North Carolina.”
The suspension will start with the next NBA regular season game that Graham is able to play.
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NBA’s Devonte’ Graham Pleads Guilty To Driving While Impaired
Last week, it was reported that Graham reached a plea deal, admitting to driving while impaired in Raleigh, NC. The incident occurred on July 7, 2022, when Graham was still playing for the Pelicans. He was pulled over for speeding, going 63 MPH in a 40 MPH zone at 3 AM.
The police reported that Graham had a blood alcohol content higher than the legal limit, measuring at .11.
As part of the plea deal, the speeding charge against Graham will be dismissed by prosecutors.
Graham, who averaged 13 points and 4 assists last season, is scheduled to be sentenced for the DWI next month.
The NBA season is set to begin in late October.
FAQs
1. What is Devonte’ Graham suspended for?
Devonte’ Graham has been suspended for two games due to his guilty plea for a charge of impaired driving (DWI).
2. When will Devonte’ Graham’s suspension begin?
Devonte’ Graham’s suspension will start with the next NBA regular season game that he is eligible to play.
3. What was Devonte’ Graham’s blood alcohol content at the time of his arrest?
Devonte’ Graham’s blood alcohol content was recorded at .11, which is above the legal limit.
4. Will Graham be sentenced for the DWI charge?
Yes, Graham is scheduled to be sentenced for the DWI charge next month.
Conclusion
Devonte’ Graham of the San Antonio Spurs has received a two-game suspension from the NBA after pleading guilty to a charge of impaired driving from an incident that occurred last year. The suspension will take effect at the start of the next NBA regular season game that Graham is eligible to play. Graham’s guilty plea comes after he reached a plea deal for driving while impaired, resulting in the dismissal of a speeding charge. He is set to be sentenced for the DWI charge next month. The NBA season is scheduled to begin in late October.
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