Though not explicitly termed as a one-game suspension, guard Tyreke Evans will miss Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a violation of team rules.
“I was late for practice,” said Evans in a statement released by the team. “This is the most professional and team-oriented organization I have been with in my career. They deserve my best every day and I am disappointed in myself for causing a distraction that prevents me from being able to help my team tomorrow. I will do better.”
Glossing over what this implies about the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, and Memphis Grizzlies, the fact that the 28-year-old is being held out and issued a public apology as opposed to the matter being handled internally demonstrates exactly how much Nate McMillan was not kidding around about his pet peeves at Media Day.