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• Ben McLemore Sentenced to 8+ Years in Prison
Former NBA guard Ben McLemore has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after being convicted of rape, unlawful sexual penetration, and sexual abuse in an Oregon court. WARNING: This article contains graphic information. Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Michael Wetzel delivered a 100-month sentence on Wednesday, as reported by Portland TV station […] The post Ben McLemore Sen...2025
• Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore sentenced to more than eight years in rape case

The jury last week found the 32-year-old guilty of rape, unlawful sexual penetration and one count of sexual abuse....2025
• Former NBA player Ben McLemore sentenced to 8+ years in prison for rape
He was convicted by a jury earlier this month for a 2021 sexual assault of a woman....2025
• Former Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore receives prison sentence following rape conviction

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• Ben McLemore Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison Following Rape Conviction
A week after being found guilty of raping a woman in 2021, former NBA guard Ben McLemore has been sentenced to 100 months (eight years and four months) in Oregon state prison, according to reports from Luisa Anderson of KGW News and Baxter Holmes of ESPN. McLemore initially faced four criminal changes stemming from an […]...2025
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• Former NBA Guard Ben McLemore Sentenced To Over Eight Years For Rape Conviction

Former NBA guard Ben McLemore has been sentenced to 100 months — eight years and four months — in Oregon state prison after being found guilty of rape and other charges stemming from a 2021 incident, according to KGW News and ESPN. McLemore, 32, was convicted last week by a Clackamas County jury on one […] The post Former NBA Guard Ben McLemore Sentenced To Over Eight Years For R...2025

• Former NBA player Ben McLemore arraigned on 4 sex charges, including first-degree rape
PORTLAND — Former University of Kansas and NBA lottery pick Ben McLemore was arraigned Wednesday in a Portland area court on four sex charges, including first-degree rape and first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, both A-level felonies that carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, according to Clackamas County (Ore.) Circuit Court documents. There is a $500,000 bail on the first-degree ra...2024
• Russell Westbrook (thumb) ruled out Tuesday vs. Hornets
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook will miss Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with a left thumb injury. Westbrook suffered the injury to his left thumb during Sunday’s game and had the injury heavily wrapped. He suffered the injury when a New Orleans Pelicans player went for the ball, but instead hit Westbrook’s thumb. In his absence, Ben McLemore will slide into Houston’s l...2020
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• Ben McLemore boosting his career with Rockets
Former lottery pick Ben McLemore has revitalized his career with the Rockets. ESPN’s Zach Lowe wrote an excellent profile piece examining the reemergence of McLemore in Houston. On his third team in three years, McLemore seized his opportunity with the Rockets when injuries befell Eric Gordon and Gerald Green. McLemore has transformed himself into an effective catch-and-shoot option in Houston. Fo...2020
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• In the shadows: Five underappreciated NBA players
Whether they’re buried on a bad team or playing in the shadow of star talent, many NBA players don’t get the recognition they merit. Here are five of the most underappreciated players: Ben McLemore, Rockets It seems like it was just yesterday that McLemore was a lottery pick of the Kings out of the University of Kansas. High first-round picks are typically expected to be franchise-changers, All-St...2019
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• Ben McLemore may get more minutes due to Bogdanovic injury
Shooting guard Ben McLemore has been among the pleasant surprises in Kings’ training camp, relays Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. The Kings made McLemore the seventh pick in the 2013 draft and he spent the first four years of his NBA career in Sacramento before signing with the Grizzlies last year. The Kings brought him back in a trade this summer.“My confidence is on high and I want to cont...2018
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• Grizzlies transform shooting guard to position of strength
Having traded Ben McLemore to the Kings in a deal for Garrett Temple, the Grizzlies were able to transform their shooting guard spot from an area of concern into a potential strength, contends Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com.As Wallace notes, eight different players started at the shooting guard position for the Grizzlies last season, but there should be more stability in 2018-19. While the team ...2018
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• Kings, Grizzlies finalizing Garrett Temple trade
The Kings and Grizzlies are in the process of finalizing a trade that will send Garrett Temple to Memphis, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter). According to Wojnarowski, Sacramento will receive Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis and cash in the deal.The move will add an established, versatile contributor to Memphis’ rotation. Temple, who is a strong defender and can play multiple backcourt an...2018
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• Avery Bradley among Grizzlies’ free agent targets
Clippers shooting guard Avery Bradley is high on the Grizzlies’ list of free agent targets, Marc Stein of the New York Times tweets.Memphis is expected to lose Tyreke Evans in free agency, and Bradley would be an upgrade over the team’s remaining collection of shooting guards. That list includes Wayne Selden, Ben McLemore and MarShon Brooks, though Selden’s contract for next season is not guarante...2018
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• Ben McLemore out 12 weeks with foot injury
According to Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace, guard Ben McLemore has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. McLemore had surgery today, and will be out for an estimated 12 weeks. He is expected to make a full recovery, the Kings say. McLemore’s injury occurred when he landed on [...]...2017
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• How DeMarcus Cousins and Sacramento Kings Can Renew Their Vows and Make It Work
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"An Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty Thursday of raping a woman in 2021 while he was playing for the Blazers."

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"Former NBA guard Ben McLemore faces sex crime charges stemming from allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2021 when he was playing for the Trail Blazers."

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"Free agent shooting guard Ben McLemore has signed a one-year contract with Greece’s AEK B."

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"The Golden State Warriors are hosting several veteran free agents for workouts this week, including Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Kenneth Faried."

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"With the Los Angeles Lakers already seemingly panic-buying in the free agency market, Ben McLemore decided to take his talents elsewhere."

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"Here are five of the most underappreciated players: Ben McLemore, Rockets It seems like it was just yesterday that McLemore was a lottery pick of the Kings out of the University of Kansas."

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"The post Ben McLemore Drops 52 Points at Rock Chalk Roundball Classic appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Report: Kings also ready to trade Darren Collison, Arron Afflalo, Ben McLemore"

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"They also have 23-year-old guard Ben McLemore, who was the Number 7 overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft and has plenty of untapped potential."

2015
"Synergy Sports Tech highlighted how Curry flashed the ability to get in the paint this summer as a complement to his usually precise outside shooting: Sacramento has the likes of veteran Marco Belinelli and 2013 lottery draft pick Ben McLemore entrenched at the 2-guard position."

2014
"Sacramento Kings second-year guard Ben McLemore lowered the boom on the fast break against visiting Toronto Raptors center Amir Johnson Tuesday night and then drew the foul for emphasis."

• Ben McLemore says he did not rape woman as he faces multiple sex crimes

Former NBA draft bust Ben McLemore addressed his Tuesday arrest on sexual assault charges in a statement released Thursday evening....2024
• Ben McLemore Signs With AEK Athens
Free agent shooting guard Ben McLemore has signed a one-year contract with Greece’s AEK B.C., also known as AEK Athens, the team announced today (via Twitter). It will be the first European stint for McLemore, who was the seventh overall draft pick in 2013. McLemore’s last NBA stop came with Portland in 2021/22, when he […]...2023
• Ben McLemore Agrees to Contract in China
Free agent shooting guard Ben McLemore has agreed to a one-year contract with the Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. McLemore, 29, is 6-foot-3 and spent last season with the Trail Blazers, averaging 10.2 points in 64 games, shooting 40 percent from the field and 36 percent on 3-pointers. […] The post Ben McLemore Agrees to Contract in Chin...2023
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• Ben McLemore To Sign With Chinese Team
Ben McLemore has agreed to a one-year contract with the Shandong Heroes of the Chinese Basketball Association, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. McLemore spent the past nine seasons in the NBA but there’s been little news regarding the veteran shooting guard since he became a free agent in the offseason. He participated in a […]...2023
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• Warriors Host Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenneth Faried For Workouts

The Golden State Warriors are hosting several veteran free agents for workouts this week, including Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Kenneth Faried. The Warriors had Avery Johnson and Langston Galloway as part of pre-camp scrimmages last season. The Warriors are expected to fill their open training camp roster spot out of the free agents coming to the Bay Area. Mac McClung,...2022
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• Portland Trail Blazers 2021 NBA Free Agency Grades For Every Signing
The Portland Trail Blazers entered the 2021 free agency with a clear mission: get Damian Lillard more help. Failure to do so could mean a trade request from their franchise star. They were able to acquire Cody Zeller, Tony Snell and Ben McLemore from the free agent market. Now, the question is: are these players […] The post Portland Trail Blazers 2021 NBA Free Agency Grades For Every Signin...2021
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• Trail Blazers sign Ben McLemore
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Ben McLemore, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. McLemore, 28, appeared in 53 games (five starts) for Houston and the L.A. Lakers during the 2020-21 season, posting averages of 7.7 points (37.0% FG, 34.6% 3-PT, 73.6% FT), 1.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists … Continue reading "Trail Blazers sign Ben McLemore...2021
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• What went wrong with Ben McLemore with the Kings?
Hearing the name Ben McLemore is enough to make a Sacramento Kings fan cringe. His time in Sacramento did not amount to the lofty expectations that were initially associated with the swingman when the Kings drafted him with the seventh pick in the 2013 NBA draft. McLemore was a highly touted prospect coming out of […] The post What went wrong with Ben McLemore with the Kings? appeared first ...2021
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• The one big reason why the Lakers signed Ben McLemore
Midway through the Los Angeles Lakers’ inspired performance over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, the team announced the signing of Ben McLemore to a rest-of-season contract. McLemore, who was bought out by the Houston Rockets on Saturday, will fill the team’s final roster spot. He’s the second buyout addition for the defending champions, who stood […] The post The one big r...2021
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• Lakers Sign Ben McLemore for Remainder of 2020-21 Season
According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed eight-year NBA veteran Ben McLemore to a contract for the remainder of the season. Per Charania, the deal was relayed by McLemore’s agency (Klutch Sports), which represents several Lakers players: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Talen Horton-Tucker. […] The p...2021
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• Ben McLemore, AEK Athens Sign One-Year Deal
Ben McLemore has signed a one-year deal with AEK Athens. McLemore last appeared in the NBA during the 21-22 season, playing in 64 games with the Portland Trail Blazers. McLemore averaged 10.2 points in 20.1 minutes per game. Last season, McLemore played in nine games in China....2023
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• Ben McLemore Signs One-Year Deal With Shandong Heroes
Ben McLemore has signed a one-year deal with the Shandong Heroes in the Chinese Basketball Association, reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. McLemore averaged 10.2 points last season with the Blazers....2023
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• Russell Westbrook (thumb) ruled out Tuesday vs. Hornets
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• Post Up: James Harden Drops 40 Points to Lead Rockets over Pelicans 🚀
Rockets 117 (31-18), Pelicans 109 (20-30) The Beard was one assist shy of a triple-double in the win at the Toyota Center. Russell Westbrook had 22 points and Danuel House Jr added 12 points. Ben McLemore was huge off the bench, finishing with 22 points. Bucks 129 (42-7), Suns 108 (20-29) Giannis Antetokounmpo put on […] The post Post Up: James Harden Drops 40 Points to Lead Rockets over Pel...2020
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• Report: Raptors, Chris Boucher agree to new two-year deal
The Raptors have agreed to a new contract with forward Chris Boucher, promoting him from his current two-way deal with the team, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. The agreement is a two-year deal that contains a partial guarantee for the 2019-20 season, according to The Athletic’s Michael Scotto (Twitter link). Boucher, 26, has per-game averages of 3.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and one block in 1...2019
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• Kings and Grizzlies trade moves Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis, Garrett Temple
The Sacramento Kings have acquired guard Ben McLemore, center Deyonta Davis, a 2021 second-round draft selection and cash considerations in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Garrett Temple. Selected seventh overall pick by the Kings in 2013, McLemore has accrued averages of 9.1 points (.417 FG%, .351 3pt%, .785 FT%), 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists [...]...2018
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• Kings, Grizzlies finalizing Garrett Temple trade
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• European import Bogdan Bogdanovic scores record rookie contract from Kings
Sacramento signs Serbian to 3-year, $36 million contract while passing on Ben McLemore...2017
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• Chris Paul defends below-the-belt shot on Ben McLemore
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul was involved in a controversial moment during his team’s impressive 119-107 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their first-round playoffs matchup. Paul hit Rockets swingman Ben McLemore with a below-the-belt shot, which was seen by some as a dirty play. After the game, […] The post Chris Paul defends below-the...2020
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• Ben McLemore may get more minutes due to Bogdanovic injury
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• Kony Ealy Press Conference Transcript 5/16
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• Spurs 2-Way Star Kawhi Leonard Has Quietly Become an Iso Stud Too
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• Former Teammates, Rivals Still Vividly Recall Ray Allen's Defining Moment
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The Latest Buzz Surrounding LaMarcus Aldridge, Rudy Gay & More
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• Predicting Final Destinations for the Hottest Names on the 2016 NBA Trade Market
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• DeMarcus Cousins, George Karl Reportedly Had Altercation After Loss to Spurs
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• Sink or Swim? Predicting the Destinies of the NBA's Biggest Offseason Additions
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• Seth Curry to Kings: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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• Rajon Rondo Comments on Relationship with George Karl
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• Ben McLemore agrees to deal with Trail Blazers after short run with Lakers
With the Los Angeles Lakers already seemingly panic-buying in the free agency market, Ben McLemore decided to take his talents elsewhere. After spending a brief time with the Lakers last season, the sweet-shooting McLemore will change zip codes anew after agreeing to a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. The terms of the agreement haven’t […] The post Ben McLemore agrees to deal with...2021
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• Sacramento Kings Playing a Dangerous Game with DeMarcus Cousins
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• Kings Ben McLemore Dunks All Over Toronto's Amir Johnson, Draws Foul
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• DeMarcus Cousins, George Karl Reportedly Had Altercation After Loss to Spurs
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• James Harden Drops Ben McLemore with Smooth Crossover
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• Seth Curry's Qualifying Offer Reportedly Will Be Rescinded by Kings
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• Sacramento Kings Playing a Dangerous Game with DeMarcus Cousins
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• Ex-NBA star Ben McLemore denies sexual assault accusations: ‘The truth will come to light’
A serious accusation has taken the NBA world by storm this week when it was announced that ex-NBA player Ben McLemore was arrested on Tuesday on first-degree rape and other charges. The former athlete was first detained in Oregon and scheduled to appear in court the following day. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office […] The post Ex-NBA star Ben McLemore denies sexual as...2024
• Warriors Host Ben McLemore, Elfrid Payton, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenneth Faried For Workouts
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• Chris Paul defends below-the-belt shot on Ben McLemore
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• Russell Westbrook, Rockets switch to ‘playoff mode’ with social media hiatus
Russell Westbrook and the entire Houston Rockets squad have locked into “playoff mode” and will be staying away from social media for the time being. Russell Westbrook, Robert Covington, PJ Tucker and Ben McLemore among others have posted their last photos on Instagram before switching to playoff mode. All Rockets players seem to hint that they’ll […] The post Russell Westb...2020
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• Russell Westbrook (thumb) ruled out Tuesday vs. Hornets
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• Ben McLemore boosting his career with Rockets
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• Ben McLemore may get more minutes due to Bogdanovic injury
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• Kings, Grizzlies finalizing Garrett Temple trade
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• Avery Bradley among Grizzlies’ free agent targets
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• 2017-18 Season Preview: Sacramento's Rising Kings
The 2005-06 NBA season was one for the books: The Miami Heat won their first franchise title, Steve Nash earned his second consecutive MVP award, Chris Paul was elected Rookie of the Year, and the Sacramento Kings made their final playoff appearance to date. This 11-year losing streak is second only to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who look more than poised to break their curse with the addition of ...2017
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• Ben McLemore Sentenced to 8+ Years in Prison
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• Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore sentenced to more than eight years in rape case
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• Former NBA player Ben McLemore sentenced to 8+ years in prison for rape
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• Ex-NBA player McLemore gets prison sentence
A judge sentenced Ben McLemore to more than eight years in Oregon state prison after the former NBA guard was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman in 2021....2025
• Former NBA player Ben McLemore could guilty of rape, sexual assault at 2021 party
McLemore was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers at the time, he has since been out of the league....2025
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• Former NBA Guard Ben McLemore Convicted of Sexual Assault
A jury in Oregon has found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty on multiple charges stemming from a 2021 sexual assault case. WARNING: This article contains graphic information. McLemore, 32 years old, was convicted of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and second-degree sexual abuse after 10 hours of jury deliberations in Clackamas County. He […] The post Former NBA...2025
• Ben McLemore Convicted by Jury Today of Rape and Sexual Assault in Oregon

In a verdict delivered on July 3, 2025, a Clackamas County jury in Oregon found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and second-degree sexual abuse, based on a 2021 incident at a party while he played for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Case and Verdict After an 11-day […] The post Ben McLemore Convicted by Jury Today of Rape an...2025
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• Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of raping woman at party in 2021

Ben McLemore, 32, was found guilty of rape, unlawful sexual penetration and one count of sexual abuse....2025
• Ex-Trail Blazers G Ben McLemore found guilty of rape, sexual abuse in 2021 house party incident

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• International Notes: McLemore, Thornwell, Musa, Dragic
Free agent guard Ben McLemore, who played nine NBA seasons from 2013-2022, has signed with Turkish club Yukatel Merkezefendi, the team announced (via Twitter). The 31-year-old former lottery pick split last season with AEK Athens (Greece) and CB Breogan (Spain). McLemore was arrested and jailed in Oregon in April and faces multiple felony sexual assault […]...2024