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June 3, 2020

Warriors' Steve Kerr praises 'younger generation' amid George Floyd protests: 'The hope that we all need'

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr shared his praise for the “younger generation” amid the protests following the death of George Floyd, saying their example provides “the hope that we all need.”

June 3, 2020

Craig Hodges told Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson to boycott Game 1 of 1991 NBA Finals after act of police brutality on Rodney King

Former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges, a teammate of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was always known to be outspoken during his playing days, and even now during retirement.

June 3, 2020

Rangers, Knicks owner James Dolan 'vehemently' condemns racism after internal memo sparks backlash: report

James Dolan said in a company email on Tuesday the New York Knicks and New York Rangers organizations “vehemently condemn and reject racism against anyone,” this after he faced backlash for an earlier internal memo which stated that they were “not more qualified than anyone else to offer our opinion on social matters.”

June 3, 2020

NBA to approve 22-team return with Orlando playing host: reports

The NBA’s board of governors is reportedly set to approve a plan for 22 teams to restart the season in Orlando, Fla., which includes an eight-game regular-season schedule before the playoffs.

June 3, 2020

Ex-NBA player Stephen Jackson promises to walk George Floyd's daughter 'down the aisle'

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson is supporting the family of longtime friend George Floyd in any way he can, telling reporters on Tuesday that he plans to walk his daughter “down the aisle.” 

June 3, 2020

Ex-Cavaliers guard JR Smith expresses some regret over fight video: 'I'm still disappointed with myself'

Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith expressed some regret for beating up a man in Los Angeles who allegedly vandalized his car, which was parked on the street as George Floyd protests engulfed the city.

June 3, 2020

Sacramento Kings announcer Grant Napear out following 'All Lives Matter' tweet

Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear, who called games for the NBA team since 1988, resigned Tuesday following comments he made regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 2, 2020

Clippers' Doc Rivers says black athletes treated as 'a problem' out of uniform: 'He’s not as powerful'

Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday that black athletes are recognized for their accomplishments when the lights shine the brightest -- and they're in uniform, but when they're out of the spotlight, he says it's a different story.

June 2, 2020

Warriors' Steve Kerr mocks Trump's church photo

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr has repeatedly been outspoken about President Trump, and on Monday, he made a sarcastic comment about Trump’s photo in front of St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C.

June 2, 2020

LeBron James, Stephen Jackson share powerful conversation following death of Jackson's friend George Floyd

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and former NBA player Stephen Jackson, a good friend of George Floyd, shared a powerful conversation on Monday after Jackson gave a passionate speech about his late friend.