No charges for Kemp; Doncic’s MRI looks OK

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp acted in self-defense when he exchanged gunfire in a Washington parking lot while trying to retrieve a stolen cell phone and other items, his attorneys said Thursday.

Kemp, 53, was arrested by Tacoma police Wednesday for investigation of a drive-by shooting but was released from jail Thursday without charges having been filed. The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office said it would not file charges pending further investigation.

In a written statement, one of Kemp’s attorneys, W. Scott Boatman, said Kemp’s vehicle was broken into Tuesday night and several items were taken — including an iPhone. Kemp tracked the phone’s location to an occupied car at the Tacoma Mall, and when Kemp confronted the individuals inside, they shot at him, and he returned fire, Boatright said.

Kemp was a six-time NBA all-star and played for the SuperSonics from 1989 to 1997. He also played for the Cavaliers, Trail Blazers and Magic.

Luka Doncic had an MRI that reportedly showed no significant issues with his bothersome left thigh, easing some concerns for the Mavericks that the All-Star might miss major time as they push for a playoff spot . ... Bucks All-Star big man Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a second straight game because of a sore right hand.

Baseball: Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon will start the season on the IL with a left forearm muscle strain.

NFL: The NFL announced that the Texans lost their pick in the fifth round of this year’s draft and must pay a $175,000 fine for a salary cap reporting violation involving QB Deshaun Watson. A review by the league determined the Texans provided Watson with undisclosed compensation in the form of a membership at an alternate athletic facility in 2020. Watson spent his first five seasons with the Texans before being traded to the Browns a year ago.