NBA News Roundup, Monday, May 13th: Russell Westbrook linked with blockbuster trade, Porzingis attacked in Latvia and more

Could Russell Westbrook leave the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Could Russell Westbrook leave the Oklahoma City Thunder?

Kristaps Porzingis attacked in Latvian nightclub

Porzingis has yet to make his debut for the Dallas Mavericks
Porzingis has yet to make his debut for the Dallas Mavericks

ESPN is reporting that Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis was involved in a weekend altercation. The report states that the 24-year-old was visiting his hometown of Liepaja in Latvia when he was attacked at a local nightclub:

A source told ESPN that the Mavericks' understanding was that several Russians attacked Porzingis, who fought back before the club security broke up the scuffle. Video of the aftermath of the incident went viral, showing Porzingis with a bloody gash on his head and a torn shirt. The source said that Porzingis was hit with an object, believed to be a chair, but he did not suffer any significant injuries.

Having been with the Knicks since 2015, Porzingis was surprising traded to the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the trade deadline. He has yet to make an appearance due to a knee injury.

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