The NBA and Sacramento Kings will launch a joint investigation into sexual assault allegations against coach Luke Walton, the league announced on Thursday.
Walton is accused of sexually assaulting former Spectrum SportsNet host Kelli Tennant in 2014. Tennant claims she was assaulted in a Santa Monica hotel room when she met Walton to give him a copy of her book, for which Walton agreed to contribute a forward.
Walton's attorney Mark Barute released a statement regarding the allegations on Wednesday.
"These claims are false and Luke’s innocence will be proven in court.