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NBA June 1, 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses racism, police brutality in league memo, says it 'cannot be ignored'

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the racial tension across the U.S. in a memo sent to personnel Sunday, saying the league shares “the outrage” over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.

NBA May 31, 2020

Vanessa Bryant posts old photo of Kobe Bryant in 'I Can't Breathe' shirt amid George Floyd death, riots

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, shared her thoughts on the death of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer when he had his knee on Floyd’s neck as he screamed for help and couldn’t breathe.

NBA May 31, 2020

Celtics' Jaylen Brown, 76ers' Tobias Harris, Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr. among NBA stars in George Floyd protests

Some NBA players have chosen to participate in the nationwide protests fighting for justice after the death of George Floyd, who was killed after a Minneapolis police officer had his knee on Floyd’s neck as he screamed for help.

NBA May 31, 2020

Ex-NBA player J.R. Smith punches, kicks man who allegedly vandalized car during LA George Floyd riots: video

Former NBA star J.R. Smith attacked a man who allegedly vandalized his car during the unrest in Los Angeles over the death of George Floyd, according to video that emerged Sunday.

George Floyd May 31, 2020

Michael Jordan on death of George Floyd: 'We have had enough'

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA icon Michael Jordan released a statement on the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd May 31, 2020

LeBron James asks, 'Why Doesn't America Love US,' amid George Floyd unrest

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was the latest athlete to share his thoughts about the death of George Floyd and the violent protests going on throughout the country.

NBA May 31, 2020

George Floyd's death opens old wounds for Thabo Sefolosha

Thabo Sefolosha knows what it’s like to be a black man, on the ground, being beaten by police officers.

NBA May 29, 2020

NBA targets late July date for season return: report

The NBA has a tentative location for when the season returns, and a report Friday indicated the league now has a target return date, as well.

Michael Jordan May 29, 2020

Warriors' Steve Kerr credits successful NBA career to Michael Jordan: 'I owe him everything'

Would Steve Kerr be a five-time NBA champion and eventually go on to be head coach for the Golden State Warriors today had Michael Jordan not come out of retirement and join him on the Chicago Bulls in 1995? He doesn’t think so. 

NBA May 29, 2020

Heat's Bam Adebayo worried about sweating, touching when NBA returns

The NBA has not officially revealed a plan for when the season should get underway again even as rumors fly about playing in Florida or Las Vegas.