From Deseret News archives:
Griffin enters hospital
Houston television station KRIV quoted unidentified NBA sources as saying Griffin had checked into a hospital. Griffin's attorney, Rusty Hardin, told the station that Griffin was getting help but wouldn't elaborate.
Hardin did not immediately return a telephone call from The Associated Press on Tuesday night. Team spokesman Nelson Luis could not confirm the report Tuesday night.
Griffin was suspended from the team Oct. 16 for a series of missed practices and a skipped flight to Sacramento. Houston police are investigating a woman's allegations that Griffin struck her in the face and shot at her early Saturday at his home. No charges have been filed.
"He has reached out for help," Hardin told KRIV. "Without discussing any of the specifics, he is in the process of receiving medical help that has been urged on him for several weeks."
Griffin has an unresolved marijuana possession charge against him stemming from an April arrest. His next court date on the charge is set for Thursday.
Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy said after the suspension earlier this month that he hoped the time away from the team would allow Griffin to "get himself together."
Griffin was the seventh overall pick in the 2001 draft by the New Jersey Nets and was traded to the Rockets for three first-round draft choices.
He has averaged 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in two seasons with the Rockets.
