June 10, 2020 Michael Jordan explains why he's taking stand on social justice issues now: 'This is a tipping point' Michael Jordan was notably quiet when it came to social justice issues during his time as the star in the NBA – the complete opposite of players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
June 10, 2020 Lakers' Kyle Kuzma describes white privilege, growing up biracial in Michigan in essay Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma reflected on white privilege and racism in the U.S. in an essay he wrote Tuesday for The Players’ Tribune.
June 10, 2020 Kerr, Nurse among NBA coaches wondering about Olympic plans Golden State coach Steve Kerr was supposed to be in Tokyo for the Olympics this summer. And now he’s supposed to be there for the rescheduled version next summer.
June 10, 2020 Raptors still have decisions to make before NBA restarts The Toronto Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work.
June 9, 2020 LeBron James asks if how we vote is 'also structurally racist' Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke his mind after seeing long lines and delays in Georgia as residents attempted to vote in the state's political primary.
June 9, 2020 Knicks owner James Dolan finally releases statement on George Floyd's death New York Knicks owner James Dolan broke his silence on the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody May 25 after an officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes in a moment caught on cellphone video.
June 9, 2020 Warriors' GM Bob Myers slammed on social media after calling sports 'color blind' Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers was slammed on social media Monday for what many felt was an insensitive take on the dynamics of sports in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
June 9, 2020 Shaquille O'Neal blamed media for divide with Kobe Bryant during Saints team meeting: report Shaquille O’Neal was reportedly in the meeting when the New Orleans Saints addressed Drew Brees’ comments about kneeling during the national anthem.
June 9, 2020 Spurs' Aldridge out for season after shoulder surgery Seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of San Antonio’s season while he recovers from surgery on his right shoulder, a major blow to the Spurs' postseason chances, assuming the season continues as planned.
June 8, 2020 Joseph Tsai, owner of Nets and Liberty, approves of peaceful protests around Barclays Center Some of the protests in New York City in wake of the police-involved death of George Floyd have gathered around the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty’s home area the Barclays Center.
