Patrick Beverley apologizes to ESPN producer; Bucks guard will not reprise guest analyst role, sources say

Patrick Beverley came under scrutiny for his behavior during and after the Milwaukee Bucks' Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers. A video captured Beverley throwing a basketball into the stands in the final minutes of the Bucks' blowout loss. After the game, Beverley had a tense exchange with ESPN producer Malinda Adams.

Adams confirmed Beverley and the Bucks contacted her and offered an apology. 'I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. I am humbled. Patrick Beverley just called me and apologized. I appreciate it and accept it. The Bucks also reached out to apologize,' Adams wrote on X, formerly Twitter. ' I've been in news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always win.

did not directly comment on the incident between Beverley and Adams, but the network did express its support for the veteran journalist. 'Malinda is a well-respected colleague and a true professional. She has our full support,' ESPN said in a statement to Fox News Digital. During the game, cameras showed Beverley sitting on the bench before he eventually stood up and launched a basketball at a female Pacers fan sitting behind the team’s bench. The ball hit the fan in the head.

He appeared to motion to get the ball back. And when it was returned, he again threw the ball at another fan, who was able to deflect it. Coaches and other players stepped in an attempt to defuse the situation, but Beverley appeared to continue to exchange words with the fans sitting behind him. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith commented on Beverley's behavior Thursday night. 'I just can’t believe he did that,' Smith said. 'I’ve known Patrick Beverley for years. I love the brother.

When he threw the ball into the stands, he did not mean to throw it at the woman. He meant to throw it at the guy that was in front of her … when he thew it the second time. But you should've never it the first time. That's not something that you do,' Smith said. 'You don't do that. And Lord knows we trying to excuse anything the fans do and the things that they may say. … You can't do that.

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