• claudio1

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  I saw Arthur in Vegas at Summer Camp and he was walking funny. Just kidding. Two good talents though. yoonewverse.com

  Posted 9/3/2008 respond (flag)

• Ryne Nelson

  +2

  Can Arthur and Chalmers be suspended for breaking the camp's rule of having visitors in the hotel?

  Posted 9/4/2008 respond (flag)

• kellex

  +1

  Wow...maybe an education would have helped this problem.

  Posted 9/4/2008 respond (flag)

  • chone

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    I don't know K, empirical evidence suggests that 4 (5?) years in college would maximize pot smoking.

    Posted 9/4/2008 respond (flag)

    • Ryne Nelson

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      Ha! Years in college has no relationship to vulnerability to using weed in the League, in my opinion.

      Posted 9/4/2008 respond (flag)

      • kellex

        +2

        I just meant helping their decision making skills.  But you are both right, weed is weed!

        Posted 9/5/2008 respond (flag)

Toking the Reefer
The Cowhide Globe — My post output has dropped significantly since (1) the NBA draft came and went and (2) bizarre NBA news stories involving pit bulls, weapons, and narcotics seemed to dry up like Lake Powell in an el nino year. But today I hit the motherload: a story about talented rookies and illegal drugs! Success! ESPN is reporting that Mario Chalmers and Darrel Arthur (the two guys I wanted when the Jazz' draft slot came up) have been busted for marijuana possession at their hotel room during the NBA Rookie Transition Program. The transition program, for those ...

Darrel Arthur Tossed From Rookie Transition Camp
3 Shades of Blue — Darrel Arthur was tossed out of the NBA Rookie Transition Camp today. Rumor is that it involved an illegal substance in their hotel room but the official comment was that Arthur and former Kansas Jayhawk teammate Mario Chalmers were excused for braking league rules. ...

Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur Caught With Weed
Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers — ... they were sent home for violating program rules,” NBA spokesman Brian McIntyre said. According to a source, the players were also fined $20,000 each and will begin the season on the suspended list. McIntyre would not confirm that, but he said the league will continue to investigate the matter and that appropriate sanctions will take place. In the grand scheme of things, this probably won’t really hurt Mario’s chance at rookie season burn, but it certainly doesn’t help. Source: ESPN

That's not a sculpture Danny...
Sactown Royalty — That's not a sculpture Danny... If the powers that be knew this three months ago wouldn't our drafting of Chalmers and Arthur been an inevitability? Realize realistically 100% of active rosters in the NBA are smokers (even Grant Hill, especially Grant Hill) but ...

More Proof of Kevin Pritchard’s Infallibility
Can't Stop The Bleeding — He must have suspected Darrell Arthur wouldn’t fit into the “culture.” From ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard: March Madness heroes Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were thrown out of the NBA’s rookie transition program on Wednesday morning after being caught in their hotel room with marijuana, according to several sources. “They were sent home for violating program rules,” NBA spokesman Brian McIntyre said. Sources said Chalmers and Arthur, who starred on the Kansas Jayhawks’ ...

Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur caught with weed at rookie camp
NBA Noise — ... Darrell Arthur must not have read that chapter, as that is exactly what they did. For their infraction they were given the boot from the seminar, and were also rumored to be fined $20,000 apiece and will start the regular season in street clothes as they will be on the suspended list. This is probably highly disappointing to especially Chalmers, who had a decent shot at being the Heat's starting point guard come opening day. Some things never cease to amaze me... Via ESPN

Chalmers, Arthur Caught With Weed/Women At Rookie Camp
SLAM Online — by Ryne Nelson Way to start your careers, guys. From Chris Broussard, ESPN.com: March Madness heroes Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were thrown out of the NBA’s rookie transition program on Wednesday morning after being caught in their hotel room with marijuana, according to several sources. […] The players were caught by NBA security at the Doral Arrowwood resort in Rye Brook, N.Y., where 69 of the league’s rookies arrived last night for the four-day ...

NBA Rookie Camp Lesson #1: Don't Smoke Dope at NBA Rookie Camp
FanHouse — ... of Memphis got busted with marijuana in their hotel room at the camp, according to ESPN's Chris Broussard. The pair got sent home. Fines and suspensions are on the way. (Also, I assume they didn't get their weed back.) ...

Former Kansas Stars Have Slightly Illegal Ways of Relaxing After Rookie Practice
The Sporting Blog — I have no doubt that the transition from college ball to the NBA is a difficult one that could require various coping and relaxation methods. Maybe a good ole’ massage, or a glass of wine would help ... perhaps some video games. Or, if you’re ex-Jayhawks Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, you could just light up some of that chronic: ...

Rock Toke Jayhawks
Storming the Floor — ... Former Jayhawks and current NBA rookies Mario Chalmers (now of Miami) and Darrell Arthur (now of the Grizzles), were both busted for smoking the herb in their hotel room this morning. The former Jayhawks were busted while attending the NBA rookie camp which, ironically enough, was meant to teach NBA rookies how to adjust to living the NBA lifestyle…..which I’m assuming means they already know how to live that lifestyle. Fines expected to be close to $20,000. ...

Josh Howard Is Yesterday's News
ShamSports.com: NBA News That Doesn't Really Matter — Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur kicked out of rookie initiation thing for having naughty things about their person. ...

Get High On Life
Mizzourah — kU NBA rookies Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur got their NBA on by getting busted with weed and ladies at the NBA rookie camp. "The players were caught by NBA security at the Doral Arrowwood resort in Rye Brook, N.Y., where 69 of the league's rookies arrived last night for the four-day seminar in which coaches, referees and former players speak about adapting to the league." That glassy, red-eyed look always screams 'NBA player' for me. They should be featured speakers on adapting to the Association ...

Rule #1 of NBA Rookie Transition Camp: Uhhh, No Weed
The Legend of Cecilio Guante — I'm usually not one to pile onto mainstream news and to bury players of being humans. But this is just plain dumb, fellas. According to reports, Jayhawks alums and fellow rookies Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers got busted at the NBA rookie transition program earlier today and were subsequently tossed. The two might face more disciplinary action from the League, but the embarrassment and ridicule likely to come should be punishment enough. A good rule of thumb for a program about understanding reputation management, mitigating risk and being an ...

Ways to get suspended: Part I
Basketbawful — ... alerted me to this traveshamockery: Mario Chalmers (of the Miami Heat) and Darrell Arthur (of the Memphis Grizzlies) were drop-kicked out of the NBA's Rookie Transition Program this morning. Why, you ask? I'll get to that in a second. ...

Former KU Players Dive Right In
Tar Heel Fan — ... Former Kansas players Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were tossed out of the NBA rookie transition program.  Why?  For having pot and women in their hotel room which confused me because I thought that sort of thing was part of the transisting to the NBA.  Both will get to make a $20,000 check out to the NBA and could be suspended to start the season. ...

Ex-KU stars booted from NBA camp
SmackCaster SmackBlog — ... Why, you ask? Because ESPN.com says they were found to have marijuana in their hotel room. The NBA VP Tim Frank says it was for violating the rule of not being allowed to have guests — read that: women — in their hotel room. Each is reportedly being fined $20,000 and could face a suspension to start their season. Chalmers is property of the Miami Heat and Arthur, who spent more time waiting to be called than Brady Quinn it seemed, is property of the Grizzlies. Would serve both of them right if the teams just cut their sorry selves. What idiots. ...

The Thing About Rookie Orientation Is...
Timberwolves Den — ...You can't be like Josh Howard or like Marv Albert. Not while you're at orientation. It costs you $20k plus. Ouch, Mario. Ouch. You too Darrell

Whew!
Indy Cornrows — ... The link on ESPN.com's main page reads: Sources: Ex-KU stars caught with pot at NBA camp. Gulp! I've had this feeling before. Brandon Rush is an "ex-KU star" and should be at the NBA rookie camp. No!!!! ...

Four beers and some weed
The Moonball Blog — You know I have some sympathy for folks getting booted from Freshman orientation just because they were tryin to have some fun.

Rock Pot Jayhawk
Rip City Project | A Portland Trailblazers blog — ... I'm not going to spend a lot of words on this....but really Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur??? Come on now. Y'all are better that. It's sad considering Chalmers was a second-round pick which in essence is starting your NBA career with a foot in the grave and Arthur almost tumbled in his way there had the Blazers not mercy picked him as another trade asset. ...

Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers Thrown Out Of Rookie Camp For Being Caught With Marijuana
FanIQ Blog — ... It seems that Darrell Arthur - who dropped like a rock during the NBA Draft - and his fellow Kansas teammate Mario Chalmers, decided that the best thing to do during the NBA Rookie Camp, which specifically implores you not to do drugs and hang out with loose women, were caught with precisely those two things Wednesday morning - in their hotel room. ...

Welcome to the NBA: The Thunder?
Sports of Boston — ... 2. NBA rookies Mario Chalmers and Darren Arthur, heroes during the NCAA tournament, were thrown out of the NBA’s rookie transition program after getting caught with marijuana. ...

NBA Rookies Chalmers and Arthur Caught With Weed
EveryJoe » Sports Rumors — ... Chris Broussard of ESPN states that according to a source, the two young players were also fined $20K each and will be suspended to start the season. ...

It's a Cold, Cruel World Out There
Hardwood Paroxysm — ... Then, Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur have been kicked out of camp for reportedly having a bag of the magic plant. But the official side of things seems to indicate that Chalmers and Arthur were actually asked to leave camp due to ...

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Rookies in Trouble Edition
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur are in big trouble with the NBA. They were thrown out of the rookie transition program after being caught in their hotel room with marijuana and women, which is against the rules. They were also fined $20,000 apiece and could start the regular season on the suspended list. They will also have to repeat the rookie transition program again next season. Sixty nine of the league's rookies are gathered in Rye Brook, N.Y. for the four-day seminar in which coaches, referees and former players speak to the rookies about adapting to the league. Looks ...

Let's Get High
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog — ESPN broke a story today about Grizzlies rookie Darrell Arthur (and former teamate Mario Chalmers) being caught with Marijuana in their room at a rookie orientation program. ...

BULLETS
Docksquad Sports — ... any stories you would like for us to link, please email me at docksquad33@gmail.com Check out this amazing story about Cubs Catcher Koyie Hill. A great Kobe Bryant article by Slam. A great AI article by Slam as well. 14 Sporting Events Still to Come in 2008 The City of Big Shoulders and Tired Arms LET THE CHICAGO FREAKOUT BEGIN Why you don't smoke weed at Camp. Hilarious story about Ex Lion Tatum Bell. I can't wait ...

WTH Hall of Shame
Pleats 'n Cleats — ... * This story wouldn't make my top 3 but it's worth adding as the list gets longer. Come on, boys, you're not there yet! Raise your level! ...

Judgment Questions For Pair of Jayhawks
CelticsBlog — ... , Wednesday must have been a wonderfully proud day for the Kansas University basketball program. Early yesterday morning, former Jayhawks Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were shown an early exit from the NBA's rookie transition program after they were caught with marijuana in their hotel room. So perhaps the KU pride bit was a tad tongue in cheek. It would be quite a stretch to write off Chalmers and Arthur for good as basketball players and people thanks to their actions in this one particular instance. It isn't much of a reach at all, however, to wonder rather ...

Who's bringing the Krispy Kremes?
3 Shades of Blue — http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3567481 Ho-hum. NO WAY!!!!!!!!!! YOU'VE GOT TO BE PULLIN' MY LEG!!!! Two NBA rookies ("according to sources") get in some trouble with a bit of sticky fineness? Gee, that's never happened. Folks, we need to realize something. The list of NBA players who do not commit this particular indulgence may very well be shorter than the list of ones who do. I've no real evidence of that, but I gotta assume that Josh Howard and Rasheed and Damon (formerly, allegedly) and Brad Miller and Zach Randolph (BOY could the Grizzlies ...

NBA Weekly
Hip 2 Da Game — ... - Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were were thrown out of the NBA's Rookie Transition Program on Wednesday morning after being caught in their hotel room with weed. Good job fellas, but not sure they should be thrown out of the transition program because maybe they could have learned something from it. Not a smart move by these two guys though. ...

Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad Boys, You Make Me Feel So Good...
A Stern Warning - NBA, NBL and FIBA News & Views — ... This news came out today from ESPN, stating that indeed there was more than just smoke at the rookie transition program. Arthur and Chalmers were "caught in their hotel room with marijuana and women, according to several sources." ...

Around The Way
Need4Sheed.com — ... be retuning to Grand Rapids again this season. I was lucky enough to head over to Van Andel arena and check out The Pistons play in GR last season and it was a blast. Pistons fans in Grand Rapids really do appreaciate their team coming there to play a game. Now that the TV Schedule is set I can start turning out the Schedule Wallpapers. I'm taking suggestions for who you would like to see for our first month of this 2008 season. Leave them in the comments. NBA Rookies busted for marijuana and women in their hotel rooms, league sources said. Holes in ...

Let's Not Jump To Conclusions About Chalmers And Arthur [NBA]
Deadspin — ... Yesterday's news about former Jayhawk heroes Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur allegedly getting caught with "marijuana and women" at NBA rookie transition program has put their current teams in a bind (Chalmers was supposed to compete for the Heat's starting point guard job) and their former head coach, Bill Self, in protective mode. ESPN reported yesterday that the players were nabbed by hotel security at the Doral Arrowwood resort in Rye Brook, N.Y., where 69 of the league's rookies arrived last night for the four-day seminar in which coaches, referees and former players ...

Homicide and His Street Cred & Lots More
JR, On Fire — ... Aussies Randy Bennett gets in at St Mary's. - Dickey V a Hall of Famer. Awesome, BABY! My college dream was to have this guy call one of my games. I had to settle for SportsCenter. - Golden State guard Monta Ellis has a few questions to answer over his current injury. My boys from Sport Count put their own twist on this mystery injury. - NBA rookie transition program goes up in smoke for a couple of Kansas guys. Check out A Stern Warning for more on ...

Daily Links 9/4
CelticsBlog — ... 0.3 OPML Daily Links 9/4 PDF Print E-mail Written by FLCeltsFan Thursday, 04 September 2008 Herald Reports say Warriors Monta Ellis has additional injuries Celtics.com Leon Powe and the Trophy at Natick Mall CelticsBlog Judgment Questions For Pair of Jayhawks LOY's Place Rumors and free agent updates - Rookies in trouble edition Hoopsworld Morning report: Moving Jamaal part 2 ESPN Chalmers, Arthur caught with marijuana at rookie camp Cuts, abrasions lead some to question cause ...

Today’s Links 9/4
Boston Sports Nation — Herald    Reports say Warriors’ Monta Ellis has additional injuries Celtics.com    Leon Powe and the Trophy at Natick Mall CelticsBlog   Judgment Questions For Pair of Jayhawks LOY’s Place    Rumors and free agent updates - Rookies in trouble edition Hoopsworld   Morning report:  Moving Jamaal part 2   ESPN   Chalmers, Arthur caught with marijuana at rookie camp Cuts, abrasions lead some to question cause of ...

DOH!
Brahsome - Care To Get Nice? — ... Former Kansas Jayhawks and current NBA rookies, Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were sent home from the NBA’s rookie transition program for smokin’ some of that pot grass and partying with some ladies in their hotel room. Visitors are not allowed at the program. Pot grass isn’t really allowed anywhere. ...

Getting Kicked Out of the Rookie Transition Program, an FAQ
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers were sent home for breaking the rules. There is talk of women and marijuana. Everyone is shaking their heads in amazement at how this has unfolded. ...

The Hoop Doctors Daily Dimes: 09/04
The Hoop Doctors — ... Prescribed NBA reading from all over the world wide web Lebron needs some work on his HORSE game! Kalb vs. James Video Caught with the ‘wacky’ at NBA camp Chalmers and Arthur caught with Marajuana at NBA rookie day NESW brings us another great video find of MJ on Malone! MJ on Malone in 1991 All-star Game Was Ellis actually hurt when abducted by UFO?? hahah ...

Puff Puff Pass
BallerBlogger.com — ... Williams, Keon Clark, David Harrison, Lee Nailon, Joe Forte, Qyntel Woods, Zach Randolph, Eddie Griffin, Mookie Blaylock, Rodney Buford, Maurice Taylor, Sean Williams, JamesOn Curry, Shawne Williams, Marcus Camby, Isaiah Rider, Damon Stoudamire, Cliff Robinson, Rasheed Wallace, Brad Miller, Josh Howard, O.J. Mayo, Joakim Noah, Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur, Vernon Maxwell, Scottie Pippen, Robert ...

Don’t Rush To Judgement On Arthur and Chalmers
BallerBlogger.com — ... Williams, Keon Clark, David Harrison, Lee Nailon, Joe Forte, Qyntel Woods, Zach Randolph, Eddie Griffin, Mookie Blaylock, Rodney Buford, Maurice Taylor, Sean Williams, JamesOn Curry, Shawne Williams, Marcus Camby, Isaiah Rider, Damon Stoudamire, Cliff Robinson, Rasheed Wallace, Brad Miller, Josh Howard, O.J. Mayo, Joakim Noah, Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur, Vernon Maxwell, Scottie Pippen, Robert ...

BOTC Focus Group: Week 2
Bring On The Cats — ... TB: Since Panjan was mentioning things KU doesn't do well, i.e. running the football, I thought I should bring up something they do very well, namely get in trouble.  Just saw this pop up on ESPN.com. ...

So ESPN, Was Michael Beasley in the Room or Not?
The Big Lead — ... Of course, we should point out that ESPN mentioned the No. 2 pick in the draft, Michael Beasley, was merely in the room, but not involved with the women or drugs. (Pregnant pause.) Was this simply a case of some old friends - they played some youth ball together, apparently - getting together to hang out, or were some of those pre-draft immaturity concerns about Beasley warranted? Sources: Chalmers, Arthur caught with marijuana at rookie camp (ESPN the Mag) Photo: Baller Alert

One Last Blog Before I Go
The Rap — ...   This is what you’ve worked for.  How ’bout saving your “fun time” for your “personal time” - away from NBA-related functions, camps, etc.  I could go off on some PC tangent about “don’t do drugs” … but … whatever.  Do your thing.  It’s your body; your life.  Just be smarter about where you do these things.  Common sense just ain’t so common anymore I guess. For more on this one, check out:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3567481 Finally, while I’m not going to ...

Ya big dummy!
The Stankoniforous Files — ... Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, members of National Champion men's basketball team, were both thrown out of the NBA's rookie transition program. Each was caught with marijuana and will have to do the program again. ...

Trouble in Paradise for Heat's Beasley
Miami Sports Generation — ... Beasley took of his new "SupercoolBeas" tattoo, the speculations flooded about the mysterious plastic baggies in the background. Whether it's true or not that Beasley possessed marijuana, we do not know for sure. We do know that he has been included in previous marijuana-related incidents (i.e. when Mario Chalmers was caught with marijuana at rookie camp) and that the series of tweets he posted before his Twitter account was deleted were on the fringe of suicidal. ...