Guard Ryan Rollins, who was released by the Washington Wizards on Monday, is accused of shoplifting from Target stores multiple times. According to court documents.
The documents were filed in Alexandria General District Court and were initially Viewed by The Athletic Rollins alleges he committed seven crimes between September 9 and November. 9.
He was charged with seven counts of petty theft.
Former Wizards point guard made $1.7 million in base salary this year. According to Spotrac — They allegedly made off with small household items, including groceries, body wash, and candles.
All of the items he allegedly stole were worth less than $1,000. classify it as a class 1 misdemeanor In Virginia.
According to state lawa Class 1 misdemeanor, can be punishable by “imprisonment of not more than 12 months and a fine of not more than $2,500, or both.”
According to a reporter for The Athletic, Rollins has not entered a plea.
He is scheduled to next appear in court in Virginia on February 7, according to court documents.
“We only recently learned of the allegations against Ryan,” Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger told The Athletic. “I cannot comment on that matter or the basis for the roster decision.”
Rollins appeared in 10 regular season games for the Wizards this season, averaging 4.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 6.6 minutes per game.
In his last appearance for Washington on Dec. 27 against the Raptors, Rollins scored two points in six minutes on the floor.
Rollins was traded to Washington after being traded by the Warriors in a deal that sent Chris Paul to Golden State and included Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Rollins, a 2027 No. 2 pick, and a 2030 Top 20 protect. Arrived in DC. Round pick to the Wizards.
Rollins was originally a second-round pick of the Hawks and has appeared in 22 NBA games.
