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Nick Young saw what tweeting at a beauty queen did for Quincy Pondexter, so he decided to try his luck employing the same strategy. Pondexter, a guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, was able to score a date with Miss Tennessee Chandler Lawson by hollering at her over Twitter this week. During a guest appearance on ESPN’s “SportsNation” on Thursday, Young was asked whether Pondexter’s move was “desperate” or “smooth.” “Smooth, smooth,” the Philadelphia 76ers guard insisted. “[The Memphis Grizzlies] just made it to the Western Conference finals. They’re on TV. He is the man right now. Gotta strike when you hot right there!” Young, a Los Angeles native, then said he was going to try it out, too. He looked into the camera and said, “Miss California, holla at me!” Larry Brown Sports

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Young later went on Twitter to contact Miss California USA Mabelynn Capeluj and received a response. Larry Brown Sports

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Nick Young is currently facing a sexual assault lawsuit that a woman recently filed, alleging that some very ugly things occurred two years ago. NBCSports.com

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Young isn’t waiting for that time to arrive, and took to his Instagram account on Thursday to vaguely respond to the accusations. He posted a picture of deceased rapper Tupac Shakur, with a heading that reads, “Don’t believe everything you hear. Real Eyes. Realize. Real Lies.” NBCSports.com

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Young then added the following comments: “I was shocked with the amount of people who actually believed that Swaggy would do such a thing! I take my craft and my reputation seriously. I have a son that looks up to me as well as fans that are children. I would never want them to think of me in such a way. I learned that God has a way of showing things: Who my real friends are, who I can trust and who has my best interest. So to my family, friends, coaches, teammates and fans that supported me through this challenging time I want to say thank you for believing in me. Your support and prayer means the world to me. At this I want to say God is everything so keep yo faith, keep smiling and swagging on these haters.” NBCSports.com

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Both the 76ers and the agent for guard Nick Young, Chicago-based Mark Bartlestein, declined to comment on allegations in a civil suit filed in Los Angeles that the player raped a woman almost two years ago. Young could not be reached for comment. Philadelphia Inquirer

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However, a source closed to Young labeled the claims by a woman referred to in the suit as "Jane Doe" as "preposterous." "This is just the world we live in today," said the source. "This is the world in 2013." Philadelphia Inquirer

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According to another source, the Sixers and the rest of the NBA were aware of the alleged incident before the Sixers signed Young, 27, to a one-year, $6 million deal. Philadelphia Inquirer

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NBA star Nick Young is being sued by a woman who claims he raped her, but law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... when she went to cops with the allegations, they dismissed them as bogus. As we previously reported, the woman claims Nick -- a member of the Philadelphia 76ers -- slipped a date rape drug into her drink at a Hollywood bar in 2011, took her to his home and raped her vaginally and anally. TMZ.com

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A woman filed a lawsuit today against Philadelphia 76er player Nick Young, alleging he drugged her at a West Hollywood bar and later had non-consensual sex with her. The woman filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Young and the Crown Bar. Her allegations range from sexual battery and false imprisonment to intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence. She identifies herself in the complaint by Jane Doe and is seeking unspecified damages. Los Angeles Daily News

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Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Nick Young concluded his first shootaround on Friday at Verizon Center as a member of the opposing team, slipped on his hoodie, folded his arms and looked around. “It feels a little weird,” said Young. “No, a lot weird. I feel like I was just here.” Washington Post

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Another name sure to attract plenty of interest is Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young. The sixth-year veteran has averaged 10.9 points on 36 percent shooting from three-point range this season for Philadelphia after signing a one- year deal last summer. Young has been a free agent for consecutive years, but this summer he’s making it clear that his priority is to finally lock in a long-term deal. “I’m just trying to get a long-term contract,” Young said. “I’m just going to weigh my options and see what goes on. Free agency is crazy. I’ve been in it the last two years. I’m just hoping for the best.” HoopsWorld

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Madelyn Burke: There's a Hawaiian shirt hanging in Nick Young's locker... Really something only Swaggy P could pull off... Twitter @MadelynBurke

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The Sixers have been in conversations about Nick Young, but so far there's no deal to be made. CBSSports.com

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Nick Young: RIP Dr. The Legend Jerry Buss, one of the reason growing up in a LA was great, what you did for the Lakers & the NBA Is legendary. Twitter @NickSwagyPYoung

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While making his third consecutive start for the 76ers on Wednesday, Young was introduced as “SwagyP” to fans at Wells Fargo Center. After each of Young’s three three-pointers, the announced yelled, “SwagyP for three!” A few fans were even spotted walking around the concourse in T-shirts with his No. 1 and “Swaggy P” written on the back. “Once coach started saying it,” Young said, referencing 76ers Coach Doug Collins, who has become a big fan of the former Wizard, “everybody started saying it, really.” Washington Post

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Young scored 18 points in helping the 76ers defeat the Wizards, 92-84, in his first meeting against his former team, connecting on two three-pointers in the third quarter and glaring angrily at Washington’s bench after each one. He flexed and mean-mugged after his second three-pointer and Kevin Seraphin and Trevor Booker nearly fell over laughing in their seats from the bench. “I was talking trash the whole game. I can’t tell you what I was saying, though,” Young said. “I was just messing with some of the guys. Kevin, Cartier [Martin] over there. They was talking trash. The first shot I shot was almost an air ball, I was a little too hyped. But it’s good to get a win against your old team. It was cool seeing the guys.” Washington Post

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Some of Young’s newfound maturity can be attributed to his 10-month old son, Nick Jr., who he calls, “Little SwagyP.” Fatherhood, Young said, has forced him to appreciate the small gifts while not sweating the small stuff. “Aw man. It’s great. I was nervous at first. But seeing little dude, I’m going to try to make him say, ‘Daddy.’ His first word. Da da,” Young said. “I’m in the house. I ain’t doing too much. I just want to be there for his first word. First time walking, crawling. All that. Most definitely, I really do believe it humbled me a little bit.” Washington Post

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Christopher A. Vito: Nick Young: "I can play defense. I like offense." #sixers Twitter @ChrisVito

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Brett Pollakoff: Doug Collins refers to Nick Young as "Swaggy" in his pregame media session, and does so with a straight face. Twitter @BrettEP

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