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2 more reports of NBA domestic issues; Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks & Sixers Royce White

The list of domestic situations allegedly involving the NBA continues to grow this off season with 76’ers forward Royce White and Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks taking center stage.

White is being investigated for an incident that took place on June 22nd. White’s ex-girlfriend, Maxim model Tania Mehra filed a police report August 30th claiming White caused a cut to her face.

Per TMZ, law enforcement records note someone called 911 on June 22, 2013 to report a laceration above Tania’s right eye. Cops say at the time, Tania claimed she suffered the injury from an “accidental fall.”

“The victim said she had lied earlier because the suspect played for the NBA and did not want the incident to damage his career.”

Law enforcement also tells us, “The victim stated that White had assaulted her after she became angered by his advances toward her friend.”

She’s also claiming Royce threw a candle holder at her head that shattered a mirror.
Meanwhile, newly minted Detroit Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks was questioned about a domestic Incident in the suburb of Birmingham, MI. Cheeks was not arrested.
And finally, details of the alleged incident between Oklahoma City Thunder guard DeAndre Liggins and his girlfriend Jasmine Horton. The probable cause affidavit accuses DeAndre of hitting Horton in the head with an Xbox, kicking her and more, all in front of their two-year-old son.
Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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