Blake Griffin Assault Investigation: Latest Details, Analysis and Updates

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin has reportedly been charged with battery following an investigation by Las Vegas Metro Police on a claim that he allegedly slapped a man at a night club in October.

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Updates from Wednesday, Nov. 12

Blake Griffin Reportedly Charged with Battery

TMZ provides an update on the Blake Griffin investigation:

According to the alleged victim -- Daniel Schuman -- the Clippers superstar was upset by camera flashes in his face ... so he grabbed Daniel's phone and neck. Daniel says Blake squeezed his neck, and demanded he give up his phone. The Clark County D.A. has now charged Griffin with one count of misdemeanor battery.

Updates from Wednesday, Oct. 22

Blake Griffin Investigated for Assault

According to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Griffin, who was with the Clippers in Las Vegas for a Saturday night game, is accused of slapping a man at Tao nightclub in the Venetian.

The alleged victim told TMZ, via Turner, that Griffin "slapped me in the right side of the face."

Dan Woike of the Orange County Register provides comments from Clippers coach Doc Rivers:

Charges have not been filed at this moment, while the NBA is also looking into the investigation.

Griffin, a four-time All-Star in four NBA seasons, averaged 24.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest in 2013-14.