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Marcus Morris Arrested on Fraud ChargeNBA veteran Marcus Morris was arrested at an airport on a fraud charge related to an "insufficient funds check," but his brother Markieff and agent Yony Noy clarified that the arrest stemmed from an outstanding casino marker, denying any fraud allegations. Morris, a 13-year NBA player, most recently played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and has appeared as an NBA analyst for ESPN and Yahoo Sports. Want More Context? 🔎

In an early mock draft for a 12-team fantasy league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected first, followed by Cade Cunningham and Nikola Jokić at third. Notable picks included Victor Wembanyama at fourth and Evan Mobley in the second round, while rookie Cooper Flagg was chosen late in the third round, reflecting shifting player evaluations ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Want More Context? 🔎

Thomas Bryant is reportedly close to signing with Panathinaikos after the Greek club's attempt to acquire Jonas Valanciunas fell through when he opted to stay in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets. Last season, Bryant played 66 games for the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers, averaging 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while the Pacers lost Myles Turner to free agency but retained Isaiah Jackson. Want More Context? 🔎