Where is Josh Primo Now?

Future Starr (NEWS) FutureStarr.com Where is Josh Primo Now? The San Antonio Spurs stunned the world when they selected Josh Primo with the 12th pick of the 2021 NBA Draft. He had been heralded as a potential franchise player, and their enthusiasm for him on-court continued to grow throughout their experience together. Last week, the team unexpectedly released Primo from his position. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported on Friday night the reason behind his removal; allegations that Primo had repeatedly exposed himself to women within the organization. Where is he now? On Friday night, the Spurs unexpectedly waived Primo. After recently exercising his $4.3 million 2023-24 option, his on-court development had been nothing but impressive. At first, it seemed strange that Primo, who was a first-round draft pick a year ago, would be released after only 54 games in the NBA. But now more details are emerging about why his departure occurred. ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne and Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday evening that the Spurs had decided to release Primo due to multiple alleged instances of him abusing women, sources informed them. This shocking decision demonstrated the severity of his issues and also underscored their desire not to expose their promising young talent to any extra-sports problems that might exist in the world. This all came to light through a lawsuit filed by Hillary Cauthen, the team's former clinical psychologist. According to her suit, Primo exposed himself to her at least nine times during therapy sessions beginning in December 2021 and continuing throughout the months that followed. She also contends the Spurs' legal team ignored her reports about Primo's behavior. In June, a team representative suggested setting up a meeting with Primo to address the matter; however, she reportedly declined and was ultimately removed from her role as performance psychologist with the team. In addition to a civil suit, the former Spurs psychologist has filed a criminal complaint against Primo. According to TMZ Sports, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into her allegations of sexual misconduct. Primo was anticipated to be an integral part of Tottenham's rebuilding plan. At 19, he is an incredibly gifted player, but hasn't quite reached his full potential yet. Before he can truly shine as a star for Tottenham, Primo must focus on improving his mental health and reach that milestone. Who is he with? San Antonio has abruptly waived their 2021 first-round pick and one of the NBA's most promising young players, Josh Primo. This comes despite multiple reports of him exposing himself to women, ESPN reports citing sources. On Friday morning, the Spurs released Primo - whom they had recently selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2021 draft - just hours before their game against Chicago Bulls. No explanation was provided and head coach Gregg Popovich declined to issue a statement to the media. On Saturday, ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne and Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Spurs' decision to release Primo was due to multiple allegations of him abusing women. A former Spurs staff member is among those suing against Primo; Tony Buzbee, who represented many women who sued Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for sexual misconduct, represented many women who brought suit against Primo as well. Shelbourne stated that the lawsuit was filed in Bexar County, Texas and is being investigated by the local sheriff's office. Adelina Simpson - a spokesperson for the sheriff's office - informed CNN their agency has opened an initial investigation into the suit and has reached out to Primo's attorneys for comment. Cauthen filed a lawsuit in December 2021 alleging Primo had first exposed his genitals to her during individual sessions and continued doing so to others. She reported these alleged incidents to Spurs leadership in January but was told her concerns had been dismissed. In August, the team's legal team contacted her and informed her they had lost confidence in her and were not renewing her contract, according to her lawsuit. Ten months later, 10 months after filing suit, she was let go without compensation. Primo is now free to sign with any NBA team, though if the Spurs do not claim him off waivers this season or next, they will forfeit $4.1M in salary this season and $4.3M the following season. Although the exact circumstances remain uncertain, the decision by a major league franchise to terminate an impressive young player over allegations of inappropriate behavior is an alarming development for everyone involved. Pro sports have often shied away from dealing with workplace problems, yet more information will likely surface in due course. Where is he playing? On June 12th, 2021 the San Antonio Spurs unexpectedly waived 19-year-old Josh Primo - one year after selecting him 12th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. This news ignited a wave of curiosity as fans and reporters wondered why they would part ways with such an up-and-coming star so early in his career. Hours later, Primo issued a statement to ESPN explaining his "previous trauma." He also mentioned the Spurs had hired a performance psychologist in accordance with new league rules regarding mental health issues. The Spurs had exercised their option to bring him back for $4.3 million in 2023-24 and he was seen as an essential piece of their rebuilding plan. A potential franchise cornerstone, he had blossomed into a promising young talent that had helped the Spurs win their first five games this season. As it turned out, the Spurs had a reason for parting ways with Primo that they didn't want to share: multiple allegations of him sexually harassing women had been leveled against him and this served as the major factor in his release from the team. Before the Sunday deadline, several teams considered whether to claim Primo on waivers. But now a lawsuit has been filed against the Spurs by an ex-employee alleging Primo of having exposed himself nine times to her; and they are being accused of failing to act upon these allegations. Dr. Hillary Cauthen's lawyer has filed a civil suit against the Spurs in response to their treatment of her client Dr. Hillary Cauthen. Should the suit be successful, there could be serious repercussions for both sides; additionally, Cauthen is also suing Primo for wrongful termination. Even though Primo has not been charged with a crime, the allegations against him are serious enough to have an effect on his NBA future. Many teams will be watching closely to see how this case develops; it remains uncertain if Primo will ever play again. What is his future? This week's surprise release of Josh Primo caused many ripples in the basketball community. At 19, the highly-touted prospect had been widely expected to play an integral role in the Spurs' future plans. On Friday night, however, things took an unexpected turn when the San Antonio Spurs made a surprising move and released former Alabama standout DeAndre Hopkins. This move sparked numerous questions from members of the media as to what caused him to leave and why. Soon after the news of Primo's departure broke, ESPN reported that the Spurs had released him due to multiple allegations that he had exposed himself to women. This sparked a number of questions surrounding Primo and his NBA prospects; ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski stated there was "significant interest" in monitoring his future but no teams wanted to claim him on waivers as he still carries an $8 million salary through 2023-24. Though the situation has been shocking, Primo is still only 16 and needs time to develop his game before he becomes an NBA starter. This season with the Spurs, Primo has shown some promising signs, such as improving his shooting percentage from deep. His athleticism will allow him to become a great finisher near the rim and his length can give him an edge in one-on-one situations. This year, the NBA has seen many players suffer through traumatic experiences in their lives. Rappers publicly threatening stars with bodily harm for poor shooting, players being exposed by their former baby mamas and side chicks successfully trapping big names with children are just some of the more recent examples. Unfortunately, so many stories about mental health have surfaced in such a short amount of time. Hopefully we'll see more players taking note of their mental wellbeing in the future. After all, there are a lot of shocking things happening in the NBA right now that must be addressed. Kawhi Leonard's situation, addiction issues with star players, and sudden firings of head coaches all form part of an underlying issue within the league that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later by San Antonio.
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