Joshua Primo allegedly exposed himself to women

The San Antonio Spurs’ launch of guard Joshua Primo — the No. 12 pick in the 2021 NBA draft — stemmed from many alleged occasions of him exposing himself to ladies, resources instructed ESPN on Saturday.

The determination to launch Primo on Friday night was sudden and shocking, and it spoke to the severity of the issues surrounding the promising 19-12 months previous participant.

The group had lately picked up the $4.3 million 2023-24 alternative on Primo’s agreement, signifying a amount of self confidence in his potential with the franchise.

Also on Saturday, lawyer Tony Buzbee informed ESPN he has been retained by a woman who labored for the Spurs and has alleged Primo exposed himself to her. Buzbee represented several girls in the sexual misconduct lawsuits towards Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Several NBA groups keep on being intrigued with Primo’s expertise and potential, but are browsing for a extra comprehensive knowing of the scenario as they weigh the probability of placing a declare to purchase Primo just before he clears waivers and gets to be a cost-free agent Monday afternoon, resources stated.

To declare Primo, a crew would need to have the available cap space or a traded player exception considerable ample to absorb his $4.1 million income this year. It would also owe him the $4.3 million on his deal for 2023-2024.

In a assertion to ESPN on Friday night time, Primo acknowledged a need to go on “psychological well being procedure much more totally.”

“I know that you all are astonished by today’s announcement,” Primo stated in the assertion. “I have been searching for help to offer with past trauma I experienced and will now acquire this time to concentration on my mental overall health remedy extra totally. I hope to be able to go over these challenges in the long run so I can support others who have endured in a equivalent way. I recognize privateness at this time.”

Primo averaged 5.9 factors in 54 job game titles for the Spurs, including 16 starts as a rookie.

He played in the Spurs’ very first four game titles this period, averaging 7. points off the bench. Primo did not participate in in Wednesday’s highway reduction to the Minnesota Timberwolves and was listed as out for Friday’s residence match in opposition to the Chicago Bulls before staying waived about an hour right before tipoff.

“It is our hope that, in the very long run, this selection will provide the best fascination of both the organization and Joshua,” Spurs CEO R.C. Buford claimed in a statement.