Amir Coffey, a forward with the Clippers, was detained early on Sunday in Hollywood on suspicion of concealing a weapon while riding as a passenger, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

In a published report from 213 Hoops, according to the LAPD, Amir Coffey was one of two passengers in a car that was pulled over for speeding at 1:50 a.m. near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue.

According to authorities, the driver received a ticket for speeding, while one of the passengers received a ticket for marijuana possession. Their names were kept a secret by the LAPD.

According to jail records for Los Angeles County, Amir Coffey was arrested at 5:05 a.m. for the infraction. released on Sunday over four hours later. For a hearing on the subject, Amir Coffey must appear in court on August 24.

In a published article from Los Angeles Times, the Clippers replied “We’re aware of a legal situation involving Amir Coffey and are looking into it.

Amir Coffey signed with the Clippers in 2019 after going undrafted out of Minnesota.

Amir Coffey had a breakout season two years later, averaging 9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 69 games, and was rewarded that summer with a three-year, $11-million contract.

Last season, Amir Coffey took part in 50 games and averaged 3.4 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.

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