Category: Basketball

Kyrie Irving Distances Self From Antisemitic Movie But Does Not Apologize

The New York Times – Sports:
Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been under fire for linking to an antisemitic documentary that claims to quote Adolf Hitler.
Spurs Psychologist Sues Joshua Primo, Saying He Exposed Himself to Her

The New York Times – Sports:
A sports psychologist for the San Antonio Spurs sued Joshua Primo and the team, saying the Spurs did not protect her after she complained to senior executives.
Spurs Psychologist Sues Joshua Primo, Saying He Exposed Himself to Her

The New York Times – Sports:
A sports psychologist for the San Antonio Spurs sued Joshua Primo and the team, saying the Spurs did not protect her after she complained to senior executives.
Kyrie Irving to Donate $500,000 After Promoting Antisemitic Movie

The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, and the team said they would each donate $500,000 to “causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate.”
The Nets’ Problems Are Bigger Than Steve Nash

The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets dumped their coach, but the team has never lived up to expectations. And there’s no clear path forward now.
Did the Nets Get Rid of the Wrong Person?

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.