The Washington Wizards released guard Ryan Rollins on Monday, and some new information may have played a role in that decision.
According to a reporter for The Athletic, the 21-year-old is accused of stealing from Target stores seven times during his two months on the Wizards' roster.
The alleged incidents occurred between September 9 and November 9, and the value of the items obtained in each alleged theft was less than $1,000.
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Ryan Rollins of the Washington Wizards during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena on December 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Kenny Giara/NBAE via Getty Images)
Rollins allegedly stole household items from the same store, including candles, groceries and body wash.
He is charged with seven counts of petty larceny, a Class 1 misdemeanor, in Virginia. The penalty could be “imprisonment for up to 12 months or a fine of up to $2,500, or both.” State law says:.
A court hearing is scheduled for next month. According to a reporter for The Athletic, Rollins has not entered a plea.
Rollins was a player involved in the blockbuster deal that sent Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors. Rollins was one of the players Washington got in return.
Ryan Rollins of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of a game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Dec. 22, 2023. (Shearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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“We only recently learned of the allegations against Ryan,” Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger told The Athletic. “We cannot comment on that or the basis for our roster decisions. We take our role very seriously as representatives of the citizens of the DMV, our fans, and as a team that our community can be proud of.” These are expectations, not aspirations. We are “eager to move our team forward as configured and pursue excellence on and off the court.”
Rollins was selected 44th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Ryan Rollins, 9, of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Capital One Arena on November 15, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Keshawn Ennis/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Rollins played in 10 games with Washington this season and 12 with the Warriors last year.
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