WASHINGTON-A person familiar with the situation says Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris was detained at Philadelphia International Airport and then
released.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because Morris was not charged.
The person did not specify why Morris was
detained.
The Wizards said in a statement they "spoke with Markieff earlier today and will continue to gather more
details."
Tinicum Township Police and Morris' lawyer did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
The 26-year-old Morris is from Philadelphia.
The Wizards acquired him from the Phoenix Suns at the NBA trade
deadline.
Morris and twin brother Marcus, a forward for the Detroit Pistons, were indicted by an Arizona grand jury last year on felony aggravated assault charges for allegedly beating a man outside a Phoenix recreation center. The case is still
pending.
According to a Phoenix police report, Erik Hood
said five people including the Morris brothers repeatedly punched and kicked
him.
All five then left the
area in a Rolls-Royce Phantom as bystanders began to
appear. Police say it is alleged that Hood was assaulted
for sending an inappropriate text message to the Morris brothers'
mother.