Los Angeles (AFP) - Los Angeles Clippers rookie forward Branden Dawson was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of felony domestic violence for spousal abuse and could face a suspension by the NBA if convicted.
The 23-year-old American was not on the bench when the Clippers tipped off against Cleveland at Staples Center for a Sunday afternoon contest.
Police said Dawson was arrested at 7:30 a.m. and was being held on $50,000 bail.
The Clippers acquired Dawson last year in an NBA Draft-night trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, who selected him 56th in the annual allocation of collegiate talent.