Ty Lawson allegedly violates probation terms; bench warrant issued

The former Denver Nuggets point guard, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings, failed three alcohol tests after a drunken driving conviction, according to court records.

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Washington Wizards v/s Denver Nuggets January 25, 2011

Ty Lawson has allegedly violated his probation terms. (Keith Allison/Flickr)

Ty Lawson has allegedly violated his probation terms, and a bench warrant for his arrest has been issued.

The former Denver Nuggets point guard, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings, failed three alcohol tests after a drunken driving conviction, according to the Denver Post.

Lawson failed the tests on Sept. 27, Sept. 29 and Feb. 2.

He was in Denver Monday night when the Kings played the Nuggets.

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