Superstar players have chosen the oft-overlooked team, whose deep-pocketed owner is betting big — with his own money — that fans will choose it, too.
Category: Basketball
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The Celtics Have Found a New Way to Be Better Than Everyone Else
Boston was the best defensive team last season en route to the N.B.A. finals. Not so much this year. A scorching offense has helped them to the best record this year.
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Once a Star of College Basketball, Kevin Ollie Is Now Disrupting It
Since winning his lawsuit against the university he coached to a national championship, Ollie has found purpose running an upstart pro league.
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The Utah Jazz Are Defying Everyone Who Said They Would Lose
Many fans and pundits expected the Utah Jazz to tank this season for a better draft pick next year. Instead, they’re among the best teams in the N.B.A.
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Kyrie Irving’s Suspension is Lifted, Expected to Return to Nets
In his first news conference since his suspension began, Irving said he doesn’t stand for ‘anything close to hate speech or antisemitism.’
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Kyrie Irving Could Return to the Nets Soon. A Top Jewish Leader Still Hopes to Meet.
Jonathan Greenblatt, the head of the Anti-Defamation League, was contacted by the Nets after Irving was suspended after highlighting an antisemitic film. On Thursday, Greenblatt said he had yet to speak with Irving directly.
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Former Team Psychologist Settles Lawsuit Against the Spurs and Joshua Primo
Dr. Hillary Cauthen had said in her civil complaint that Primo, a former San Antonio guard, exposed himself to her and that the team did not take appropriate steps to protect her or others.
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76ers’ Joel Embiid Makes NBA History With 59 Points Against Utah Jazz
Who has scored 59 points with 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 blocks in a game? Before Sunday night, no one.
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The Secret Is Out on How Good the Grizzlies Can Be
The young Memphis Grizzlies aren’t underdogs anymore, and that’s causing some growing pains. But they are confident — and having fun.
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What’s Next for Kyrie Irving’s Career?
Irving’s antisemitic movie post is his biggest controversy yet. But the potential fallout could affect not just his basketball career but the N.B.A. itself.