Category: Basketball

What to Know About Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitic Movie Post and the Fallout

The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, has faced backlash since he promoted an antisemitic film on social media last month.
Why Nike Can Afford to Drop Kyrie Irving, Exerts Say

The New York Times – Sports:
Kyrie Irving’s relationship with the athletic apparel giant has been lucrative, but his recent post about an antisemitic movie has led the company to suspend its dealings with him.
LeBron James and Deni Avdija React to Kyrie Irving Posts

The New York Times – Sports:
“If you are promoting or soliciting or saying harmful things to any community that harm people, then I don’t respect it,” LeBron James said. “I don’t condone it.”
Nets Say Kyrie Irving’s Apology Isn’t Enough to End Suspension

The New York Times – Sports:
Irving was suspended indefinitely after he would not say he did not have antisemitic beliefs. The Nets want him to speak to Jewish leaders before returning.
Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges Pleads No Contest in Domestic Violence Case

The New York Times – Sports:
Bridges, who played for the Charlotte Hornets last season, was accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children in June.
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.