Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
Charlotte Hornets draft pick P.J. Hairston allegedly punched a high schooler during a pickup basketball game at the Durham YMCA, according to the Associated Press.
“I want to apologize to the Hornets organization and our fans for creating this distraction,” Hairston said in a statement.
The Hornets issued a statement Sunday night saying they’re aware of the incident and “are in the process of gathering additional information.”
Hairston spent last season in the NBA Development League after being declared ineligible to play in the NCAA. He worked out for the Knicks, among other teams.
Hairston was charged with assault and battery on Monday, according to WTVD, and reportedly faces an August court date.
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