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Celtics guard Jabari Bird has been arrested for an alleged assault involving domestic violence, by Anaridis Rodriguez of WBZ Boston:
Anaridis Rodriguez @Anaridis
BREAKING: Sources tell @CherylFiandaca #Celtics Shooting Guard Jabari Bird is under arrest & facing charges for an alleged assault in Brighton. Sources tell our I-Team at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.
BPD Domestic Violence Unit is involved. @wbz is LIVE until 8AM. https://t.co/3ztJI7ALKR
The Boston Police Department provided an update (h / t Nicole Yang of Boston.com):
"We are aware of the incident involving Jabari Bird and are taking it very seriously," the Celtics said in a statement, Jared Weiss of The Athletic. "We are actively gathering information and will reserve further at this time."
The 24-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Celtics in July, with the first year expected to be fully guaranteed, by Keith Smith of RealGM.
Bird played last season on a two-way contract with the No. 56 pick in the 2017 draft of California. He appeared in 13 games during his rookie season, making one start, and he averaged 3.0 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.
He was impressive during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 16.8 points per game while shooting 57 percent from the field.
Bird was in custody at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton, Massachusetts, early Saturday morning.
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