Robberies of Lakers Star, Fashion Nova CEO Possibly Connected, Cops Investigating

According to law enforcement sources, the brutal robbery and attempted robbery by NBA's Kentavious Kaldwell-Pope as well as Richard Saghian, Fashion Nova CEO, could be linked.TMZ has learned that police are investigating the incidents of June 2nd -- and many others reported in L.A. lately -- in an effort to determine if they are part of a larger criminal ring.According to both cases and similar cases, the victims were allegedly followed home from a night out by suspects. Once they arrived at their destination, they were approached and robbed of all their valuables.Watch video content 6/25/21 BACKGRIDWe reported that a similar incident took place in Hollywood Hills on June 25, when 3 suspects stole a Rolls-Royce from Fashion Nova boss.We were told that Richard was attacked by 2 men while he was inside. They also took Richard's jewelry. Richard's security responded, and there was a shootout.One of the suspects was killed and security opened fire on him. A second suspect sustained serious injuries. Another suspect was critically injured. The third suspect was not hurt.A week prior, TMZ Sports reported that the Lakers guard had been robbed at gunpoint while he was sitting in his driveway talking to friends around 4 AM. According to reports, the thieves took $150,000 worth loot including jewelry, a Rolex and an iPhone.