Category: National Basketball Assn

Yes, They Are Tall. No, They Do Not Play Basketball.

The New York Times – Sports:
For the vertically gifted, every day of the year means standing out. But March can be particularly maddening.
Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Talks Free Agency, Activism and Kanye West

The New York Times – Sports:
The star Celtics guard talks about his career year in the N.B.A., educational inequality and his association with Kanye West.
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games for Gun Video

The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A. said it was “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous” for Morant to livestream video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub near Denver.
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games for Gun Video

The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A. said it was “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous” for Morant to livestream video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub near Denver.
Top N.B.A. Prospects Skip College, but Not Stardom

The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A.’s biggest stars often make their names during the N.C.A.A. tournament. But this year’s top draft picks may be players who found the spotlight elsewhere.
Ja Morant’s Impact Can Be Bigger Than Basketball

The New York Times – Sports:
The high-flying Memphis Grizzlies star has excited N.B.A. audiences with his play. But accusations of violent behavior have troubled the communities that need him most.
Shawn Kemp, Former N.B.A. Star, Released From Jail After Shooting

The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Kemp was arrested following reports of a shooting in a parking lot. Prosecutors decided not to file charges on Thursday.
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Steps Away From Team

The New York Times – Sports:
The Grizzlies said Morant would be away for at least two games but did not say why. Several people posted video clips on social media that appeared to show Morant holding a gun.
He Was Billed as the Next LeBron. But Will Emoni Bates Make It at All?

The New York Times – Sports:
Bates was on a magazine cover at 15. He was playing Division I college basketball at 17. Now he’s 19, his college career may be over, and N.B.A. success is anything but guaranteed.
How Biden Is Seeking to Reshape Business via the CHIPS Act

The New York Times – Business:
Big strings are attached to funding for chip makers, meant to bolster Democratic priorities including child care for workers and discouragement of stock buybacks.
Cleveland Browns Owners Agree to Buy a Share of the N.B.A.’s Bucks

The New York Times – Sports:
Marc Lasry, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has reached a deal to sell his share to Jimmy and Dee Haslam.
Damian Lillard Scores 71 Points in Trail Blazers Win Over Rockets

The New York Times – Sports:
“Was I supposed to be overly excited?” the Blazers All-Star said Sunday night. He was not the first to score 71 in a game this season, and he may not be the last.