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After showing up late to a morning shootaround earlier in the week, Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson reportedly missed the team's flight to Kentucky for an exhibition game.
Now, the 28-year-old would need to explain his side to team officials.
ESPN sources say Lawson, who has been playing well in camp, was late for a shootaround, then missed the Kings' trip to the game in Lexington
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 16, 2016
Story posting now: League sources say Ty Lawson must explain himself to Kings officials after missing the team's Friday flight to Kentucky.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 16, 2016
Despite all the run-ins Lawson has had in the past with authority and multiple DUI charges, the Kings took a chance on him as they badly needed depth at the point guard spot. The North Carolina product made a good first impression in training camp and had coach Dave Joerger rave about the work he has put in.
But now, things are turning for the worse as Lawson could not stay focused on his job at hand. He was expected to start for the first eight games of the season with Darren Collison suspended, but as it stands, there is a bigger chance for Jordan Farmar or Garrett Temple to fill in. Should the Kings decide to cut Lawson from their roster, they will have no obligations to pay him as his contract is reportedly non-guaranteed.
Reminder: $0 of Ty Lawson's $980,431 salary is guaranteed. The Kings can easily cut him, if they choose. https://t.co/agVNjslu0a
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) October 16, 2016
