The star-loaded Nets have an awful record and parted ways with Coach Steve Nash. But a bigger problem with Kyrie Irving and his antisemitic social media post remains.
Category: Basketball
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Brooklyn Nets Fire Coach Steve Nash
The New York Times – Sports:The Nets have struggled to a 2-5 start, and their star guard Kyrie Irving is under fire for promoting an antisemitic documentary.
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The Young Pistons Are Trying to Bring Back That ‘Bad Boys’ Feeling
The New York Times – Sports:The rebuild in Detroit could finally turn the corner this year behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
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A Tough Start in Texas Turned Jimmy Butler Into an NBA All-Star
The New York Times – Sports:Butler is impossible to miss as the fiercely competitive star of the Miami Heat. But he got his start at a small junior college in Texas after bigger schools overlooked him.
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Kanye West Fallout Imperils Season for Donda Academy Basketball
The New York Times – Sports:Two tournaments dropped the high-profile boys’ high school team from their schedules, as players and their parents consider other options not associated with West.
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The Lakers Can’t Make a 3-Pointer
The New York Times – Sports:Russell Westbrook is getting most of the heat, but the Lakers’ problem is its roster.
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The Milwaukee Bucks Are Betting on Déjà Vu
The New York Times – Sports:Of course Giannis Antetokounmpo is back this season — but so is almost everyone else. Continuity could give Milwaukee an edge amid the N.B.A.’s roster upheavals.
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Ben Simmons Finally Plays, but the Nets Lose
The New York Times – Sports:A rusty Ben Simmons isn’t the difference maker in his first appearance for Brooklyn.
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Why Draymond Green May Soon Be the Odd Man Out at Golden State
The New York Times – Sports:The shadow of Green’s punch looms over the team, even as Golden State shows it still has what it takes to compete for a championship.
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Celtics Shake Off N.B.A. Finals Loss With Season-Opening Win
The New York Times – Sports:A tough loss to Golden State ended Boston’s championship hopes last season. The lessons from that series are already showing.
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What to Know About the New NBA Season
The New York Times – Sports:Much of the conversation around the league the past few months hasn’t been about basketball.
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
The New York Times – Sports:Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.