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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How a Trade Changed Everything for Two N.B.A. Players and Their Dogs
The New York Times – Sports:Professional sports can be a tough business. When Mikal Bridges was dealt from the Suns to the Nets, his friend Cam Payne had to give the news to Sonny and Uno.
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The Celtics Won’t Have Inexperience to Blame if They Don’t Win This Year
The New York Times – Sports:Boston has superstar leaders, a deep bench, a hot new head coach and recent N.B.A. finals experience. What the team won’t have, if it loses in the postseason, will be excuses.
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Red McCombs, Car Salesman Turned Media Mogul, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Business:A Texas entrepreneur, he co-founded the media giant Clear Channel, owned pro sports teams and created more than 400 businesses in a variety of industries.
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This Stanford Freshman Wants His Play to Represent India
The New York Times – Sports:Ryan Agarwal, a Cardinal shooting guard who was born in Texas, is hoping to increase Indian representation in the N.C.A.A. and beyond.
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Luka Doncic Only Makes Basketball Look Easy
The New York Times – Sports:The Dallas Mavericks guard is having the best season of his career. Long media-shy, he’s now opening up about life in the N.B.A. spotlight, and his plans for life after.
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Boston Celtics Hire Joe Mazzulla, Cutting Ties With Ime Udoka
The New York Times – Sports:The Boston Celtics had named Mazzulla the interim head coach in September after suspending Udoka for the season for violating team policies.
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A Missed $140 Million Payment Sends Sports TV Negotiations Into Overdrive
The New York Times – Sports:The owners of the regional television channels branded as Bally Sports have nearly $9 billion in debt and owe hefty rights fees to M.L.B., N.B.A. and N.H.L. teams. Now, they’re all on the clock to find a solution.