If an opinion piece/editorial wants to make such arguments, I think that is appropriate. But to package it as some kind of expose or in-depth reporting is a disservice to readers.

Then Derrick Rose is already in the clear. He is either going to be found “liable” or “not liable” in this case.

Then the league would apologize for its mistake but it’s not like they can un-suspend him from games he’s already missed.

What can Adam Silver do when there have been no criminal charges and the civil trial has yet to be resolved?

This is contrasted to the cases of NBAers Jeffery Taylor and Darren Collison, who were suspended 24 and eight games, respectively, by the league after pleading guilty to misdemeanor offenses.