Category: National Basketball Players Assn

Union Work Runs in the Family for the N.B.A.’s Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is active in the N.B.A. players’ union. His mother, Terri, works for the W.N.B.A. players’ union. When he was elected vice president, she did her best not to embarrass him.
The Boot Camp for NBA Hot Takes

A two-day camp trains current and former basketball players in the lucrative art of broadcasting, podcasting and throwing verbal bombs on camera.
Victor Wembanyama Takes the Subway to Yankee Stadium to Throw First Pitch

Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball star, is in town for the N.B.A. draft. At more than seven feet tall, he’s hard to miss.
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.
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.
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.
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.