Rodriguez clarifies her absence from Kings media day hot mic incident

Tristi Rodriguez, a Kings reporter, issued a statement clarifying she was not involved in the recent hot mic incident during the team's media day. In a post on X, Rodriguez expressed that her name was wrongly associated with the event, leading to significant personal distress. She emphasized her commitment to professionalism and thanked supporters for their messages during this challenging time. Rodriguez looks forward to the upcoming NBA season and continuing her reporting role.

• 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Rodriguez released a statement in a post on X, where …