NBA Suspends Evans, Rush, Hasbrouck For Separate Incidents

New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Sacramento Kings reigning rookie of the year Tyreke Evans was one of three players suspended Friday by the NBA.

Evans and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat drew suspensions for driving offenses, while the Indiana Pacers’ Brandon Rush was suspended for violating the league’s Anti-Drug Program.

The Kings guard was arrested outside Sacramento for driving over 100 MPH and pleaded no contest to reckless driving. He drew a one-game suspension.

Evans is one of only four players to average at least 20 points (20.1), five rebounds (5.3) and five assists (5.8) in their rookie season. The other three are legendary names Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Oscar Robertson.

Hasbrouck, a rookie out of Siena pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in New York and was suspended two games.

Rush, who averaged 9.4 points last season, violated the league’s Anti-Drug policy for the third time to draw a five-game suspension

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