Ishbia, the chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, would replace Robert Sarver as the majority owner. Sarver was pushed to sell amid a misconduct scandal.
Category: National Basketball Assn
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Mat Ishbia to Acquire Phoenix Suns and Mercury For $4 Billion
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The Inside Story of N.B.A. Players and Their Socks
The New York Times – Sports:Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)
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He Used to Post Up. Now He Throws Down.
The New York Times – Sports:Satnam Singh, the first Indian-born player drafted by an N.B.A. team, never realized his dream of playing in the league. Now, he is living a new dream: slam-dunking other people.
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Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports
The New York Times – Sports:The W.N.B.A.’s players and fans pushed furiously for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony, but her plight also highlighted gender inequities in sports.
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The Utah Jazz Are Defying Everyone Who Said They Would Lose
The New York Times – Sports:Many fans and pundits expected the Utah Jazz to tank this season for a better draft pick next year. Instead, they’re among the best teams in the N.B.A.
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Kyrie Irving’s Suspension is Lifted, Expected to Return to Nets
The New York Times – Sports:In his first news conference since his suspension began, Irving said he doesn’t stand for ‘anything close to hate speech or antisemitism.’
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Kyrie Irving Apologizes, Saying He Doesn’t ‘Condone’ Hate Speech
The New York Times – Sports:The Nets have listed Irving as questionable for Sunday’s game, indicating his suspension from the team may have been lifted.
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Kyrie Irving Could Return to the Nets Soon. A Top Jewish Leader Still Hopes to Meet.
The New York Times – Sports:Jonathan Greenblatt, the head of the Anti-Defamation League, was contacted by the Nets after Irving was suspended after highlighting an antisemitic film. On Thursday, Greenblatt said he had yet to speak with Irving directly.
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Former Team Psychologist Settles Lawsuit Against the Spurs and Joshua Primo
The New York Times – Sports:Dr. Hillary Cauthen had said in her civil complaint that Primo, a former San Antonio guard, exposed himself to her and that the team did not take appropriate steps to protect her or others.
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What’s Next for Kyrie Irving’s Career?
The New York Times – Sports:Irving’s antisemitic movie post is his biggest controversy yet. But the potential fallout could affect not just his basketball career but the N.B.A. itself.