morning, arriving about 2 1/2 weeks late for pre-season training with the National Basketball Association Memphis Grizzlies.
The team spokesman said Haddadi was delayed in Iran by “a private legal matter—nothing criminal.” After talking with Haddadi, he declined to give any specifics.
Haddadi missed six of the teams eight pre-season games. The season opener against Atlanta is next Wednesday, October 27.
