Category: National Basketball Assn

Dallas Mavericks Fined $750,000 for ‘Desire to Lose’ a Game

The N.B.A. fined the team for resting players and making statements that indicated it did not want to win against the Chicago Bulls this month.
What Bank Earnings Reveal About the Health of the Economy

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo reported solid earnings on Friday, but big questions remain about the sector’s health and a potential recession.
Michael Jordan Was an Activist After All

Jordan wasn’t vocal about social justice like today’s N.B.A. stars, but his secret brand of activism is a key reason they have the spotlight now, our columnist writes.
N.B.A. Blames Economy for Hiring Freeze and Budget Cuts

In a memo, the league said it was “facing a very different economic reality than just one year ago.”
The NBA Was Redesigned for Drama, and It’s Working

The last day of the regular season saw flashes of brilliance from the best teams, punches thrown and disappointing defeats.
Domantas Sabonis’s N.B.A. Stardom Is Fueled by Family Legacy

The Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis plays with the bruising style of his father, Arvydas. It has made him an All-Star and helped the Kings break a 16-season playoff drought.
The N.B.A. and Its Players’ Union Reach a Tentative Labor Deal

The New York Times – Sports:
The collective bargaining agreement, which is said to create a new in-season tournament, must be ratified by the players and team governors.
As Bargaining Deadline Looms, N.B.A. and Players’ Union Enjoy Friendly Ties

The New York Times – Sports:
The connections between team owners and players are stronger now than in previous years. A deadline to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement offers a test of that relationship.
4 People Accused of $13 Million in Pro Athlete Fraud Schemes

The New York Times – Sports:
Prosecutors said the people, including a former N.B.A. agent, took money from professional basketball players and spent it on luxury goods and home renovations.
Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Moves Toward ‘Redemption’ After Gun Video

The New York Times – Sports:
Back from an eight-game suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies guard said he had more work to do to improve himself. But there was also a hint of defiance in his approach.
NBA ‘Bad Boy’ Wants Players to Do as He Says, Not as His Teams Did

The New York Times – Sports:
Joe Dumars was on the 1980s Detroit Pistons teams known for their hard fouls. But players and coaches who step out of line today can expect fines and suspensions — from him.
Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80

The New York Times – Sports:
He was beloved by New York fans for his willingness to play hurt, as memorably exemplified in the decisive Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden.