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The concerning videos that former NBA player Kyle Singler has been posting to social media this month have caught the attention of local authorities, TMZ Sports has learned. A spokesperson for the Medford Police Department in Oregon tells us ... cops "are aware" of the vids Singler's been putting up on his Instagram page this past week -- though the rep did not release any further information.
The National Basketball Players Association has connected with former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singler’s family after he said he fears for his life in a cryptic Instagram video he posted on Tuesday. “We are in contact with Kyle’s family,” Sarah Houseknecht, a spokeswoman for the NBPA, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Wednesday morning. “As with all current and former members of the NBPA, we offer any and all support to players, whether through their biggest successes or times of challenge.”
A pair of videos shared recently by former NBA and Duke player Kyle Singler sparked concern for his well-being, including from other notable figures in the basketball world. In the videos, posted Monday and Tuesday on Singler’s Instagram account, the 36-year-old said he feared for his life and was “being held hostage.”
“I feel like my voice is getting silenced, and every day, s--- is being thrown my way and my community, f---ed,” Singler said in the first video. “I have been mistreated and abused. Neglected, made into a mental example and I fear for my life. Every day. And people in my community make me look out as if I’m going to be someone that’s gonna be a problem and make things difficult for people, when I’m only trying to be helpful.”
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Rylan Stiles: Friday and Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted its third annual Legacy Weekend, inviting former Thunder players back to enjoy a game, connect with each other and the community. Friday, 16 former players including Thabo Sefolosha (2009-14), Nick Collison (2008-18), Johan Petro (2008-09), Nenad Krstić (2008-11), Kyle Singler (2015-18), Nazr Mohammed (2011-12), Eric Maynor (2009-13), DJ White (2008-11), Steven Hill (2008-09), Daequan Cook (2010-12), Kyle Weaver (2008-10), Morris Peterson (2010-11), Mike Wilks (2008-09), Lazar Hayward (2011-12), Damien Wilkins (2008-09), and Desmond Mason (2008-09) attended the Thunder vs Wizards game and were recognized in-game. Saturday, several former players along with current players Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace visited the Northeast Health and Wellness Center to lead a basketball clinic for seniors. From the Thunder: pic.twitter.com/eoI2jAxiId
Kyle Singler and Iberostar Tenerife have parted ways, the club announced. The 31-year-old American forward requested contract termination as he intends to retire in order to attend to personal matters.
Kyle Singler has agreed to a one-year deal with Spanish ACB club Obradoiro according to Eurohoops sources. The deal includes a EuroLeague buyout that a club can use to acquire Singler during the season.
Emiliano Carchia: Kyle Singler has agreed to terms with a Spanish team, a source told Sportando. Singler has played 356 games in the NBA and has been a member of the Thunder for the past three seasons
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Erik Horne: Thunder has officially waived Kyle Singler, per team release.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Oklahoma City is using the waive and stretch provision on final year of Kyle Singler’s contract, league sources tell ESPN.
Bobby Marks: Oklahoma City will see their tax bill drop from $93.2M to $73.8M by using the stretch provision on Kyle Singler. The Thunder will incur a $992K cap hit over the next five seasons on Singler and would receive a minor set-off if the forward signs with... espn.com/espn/now?nowId…
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