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Warriors' Matt Barnes avoids criminal charges in assault case

Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes avoided criminal charges in his assault case, pleading guilty on Tuesday morning to disorderly conduct -- a violation -- and was required to perform 10 days of community service as part of the agreement, according to a spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney's office.

Barnes' case was adjourned until August 29 for a status update.

"He was cleared of all criminal charges and agreed to a disorderly violation," said Alex Spiro, Barnes' lawyer.

The 36-year-old forward originally faced third-degree assault charges, a misdemeanor, after police said he was involved in a Dec.