Hawks’ Robinson guilty on two charges

Markham, Ill. — Atlanta Hawks forward Glenn Robinson was found guilty Thursday on domestic battery and assault charges for shoving his former fiancee in her house last July.

He was found not guilty on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm, said Jerry Lawrence, a spokesman for the Cook County state attorney’s office.

Cook County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Donnelly sentenced Robinson to one year conditional discharge, which is a form of probation. Robinson also was sentenced to undergo anger management counseling and complete five days of a work program run by the sheriff’s office.

Prosecutors said Robinson went to the Chicago Heights home of Jonta French, his ex-fiancee and mother of his daughter, and pushed and threatened her, demanding to know where she put a pistol he had left there. Robinson apologized publicly at the time.

Kaman seals status by signing with agent

Chris Kaman has signed with an agent, meaning the 7-footer can’t return to Central Michigan for his senior season.

Joe Fairbairn, Kaman’s cousin and adviser, said Thursday that Kaman agreed last week to be represented by former Michigan basketball player Rob Pelinka.

Two weeks ago, Kaman applied for early entry in the June 26 NBA draft.

Billups’ status unclear for tonight’s Game 6

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups might miss Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against Philadelphia because of a lingering ankle injury.

Billups underwent additional tests on his left ankle Thursday, but his status for tonight’s game against the 76ers was unknown. The Pistons lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.

“The tests came back negative, so I really don’t know anything,” Pistons coach Rick Carlisle said before the team left Thursday for Philadelphia. “He’s day-to-day, and I’m not going to talk about it beyond that.”

Johnson will wait for Jordan’s decision

Charlotte, N.C. — Bob Johnson is prepared to wait until July — or perhaps even longer — for Michael Jordan to decide if he wants to join Charlotte’s expansion NBA franchise.

Johnson said Thursday he recently gave Jordan his sales pitch, telling him the “door is wide open” for Jordan to come to Charlotte as a minority owner, team president, or both.

Jordan, however, told Johnson he needs time to decide his next move. Jordan parted ways with the Washington Wizards last week when majority owner Abe Pollin decided he didn’t want Jordan back in a front office role.

“Michael said he has to be deliberate about looking at other options,” Johnson said.