Charlotte Bobcats head coach Paul Silas, left, lowers his head as his son, assistant coach Stephen Silas, right, looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, April 15, 2012. Boston won 92
Charlotte Bobcats head coach Paul Silas, left, lowers his head as his son, assistant coach Stephen Silas, right, looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, April 15, 2012. Boston won 92-84. Chuck Burton, Associated Press
By Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Bobcats executive has confirmed there was an altercation Sunday night in the team locker room between coach Paul Silas and forward Tyrus Thomas.

The incident, first reported by Yahoo!, took place after Charlotte's 94-82 loss to the Boston Celtics. It was confirmed by President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins.

According to the report, Silas took exception to Thomas for fraternizing with some Celtics players and yelled at him after the game. Shouting ensued and the 68-year-old Silas shoved Thomas toward his locker stall and the two were separated.

Higgins says the incident has been handled internally. Silas declined to comment.

View Comments

Thomas says, "Rod made a statement and we're going to leave it at that."

Join the Conversation
Looking for comments?
Find comments in their new home! Click the buttons at the top or within the article to view them — or use the button below for quick access.