Nick Young reportedly arrested in Hollywood

It’s the offseason. Stuff happens in the offseason. Of course, stuff happens during the season, too – but in the offseason, every news item gets more attention. Especially if the words “Hollywood” and “arrest” are concerned. Here’s one thing that happened: Nick Young was taken into custody, according to TMZ:

Nick Young reportedly arrested in Hollywood

Nick Young — aka Swaggy P — was arrested in Hollywood late Friday night after an incident during a traffic stop with police … TMZ Sports has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell us … the former Golden State Warriors star was pulled over just before midnight for a routine traffic violation when something went wrong.

We’re told the 33-year-old refused to cooperate with the officers on scene, and so he was arrested for obstruction of justice.

One witness tells us … cops took Young out of his vehicle and ordered him up against a wall where he was handcuffed and taken into custody.

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Nick Young enters NBA free agency

Nick Young enters NBA free agency

Lakers forward/guard Nick Young has elected not to exercise his option to extend his contract for the 2017-18 season, it was announced today. Young, therefore, has become an unrestricted free agent.

Acquired as a free agent in 2013, Young appeared in 220 career games (71 starts) for the Lakers, averaging 13.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.5 minutes.