Clippers forward Amir Coffey was arrested in L.A. on Sunday morning … after cops say they found a loaded gun in his ride during a routine traffic stop.
Law enforcement tells TMZ Sports … officers pulled over a car that Coffey was a passenger in at around 2:30 AM in Hollywood — after they say they saw it speeding.
When cops approached the vehicle, they said it smelled like marijuana — so they searched it, and found a loaded gun.
Cops say Coffey admitted it was his — and he was then arrested for misdemeanor possession of a firearm. We’re told one other person at the scene was cited for weed.
Records show Coffey was booked into jail at around 5:05 AM — though he was released four hours later on his own recognizance.
He’s due in court for a hearing on the matter later next month.
26-year-old Coffey has been a member of the Clippers’ org. since 2019 … playing 181 games for the team over the past four seasons. During his L.A. career, he’s averaged 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.