Sacramento Kings G League Player Reportedly Arrested By FBI

According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, Chance Comanche was arrested.

UPDATE: 8 News Now reported more details about the arrest.  

A G-league Stockton Kings basketball player was taken into custody by a local FBI apprehension team on Friday in connection with the disappearance of a woman in Las Vegas, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. #8NN https://t.co/NBAgesQr1L

— 8 News Now (@8NewsNow) December 17, 2023

On Friday, the Stockton Kings (G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings) announced that they had released Chance Comanche. 

Via The Stockton Kings: "The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced today they have released Chance Comanche."

The G League Stockton Kings have released Chance Comanche.

— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) December 15, 2023

Following the move, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reported that Comanche had been arrested by the FBI. 

According to Anderson, Comanche has been held without bail, and his court date will be on Tuesday afternoon. 

Via Anderson: "BREAKING: G League Stockton Kings release Chance Comanche following arrest by FBI in Sacramento County"

BREAKING: G League Stockton Kings release Chance Comanche following arrest by FBI in Sacramento County https://t.co/mZL378OY5E

— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) December 16, 2023

Comanche played two seasons of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats and had career averages of 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 55.6% from the field. 

Following his sophomore season, he entered the 2017 NBA Draft but went unselected. 

Six years after leaving college, Comanche made his NBA debut for the Portland Trail Blazers last season. 

During his one game, the 27-year-old had seven points, three rebounds and one block while shooting 3/5 from the field in 21 minutes of playing time.  

Comanche signed with the Kings over the offseason but was waived before the season, so he rejoined Stockton.

So far this season, he has averages of 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 62.5% from the field and 25.0% from the three-point range in 13 games (nine starts).

The Stockton Kings are 4-9 in their first 13 games and will play the Santa Cruz Warriors on Saturday evening.