Mike Scott arrested for felony drug charges

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott was arrested Thursday on felony drug charges for possession of marijuana and MDMA.

What It Means:

Scott is currently slotted as the backup power forward in Atlanta, but this arrest will likely result in a suspension handed down from the league office.

Scott posted a slightly above-average 0.7 nERD last season, indicating how many wins above .500 he would have made a league average team based on his efficiency, while averaging 7.8 points and 2.9 rebounds. He ranked sixth on the Hawks roster with 1.6 Offensive Win Shares and eighth with an also slightly above-average 15.1 Player Efficiency Rating.