The New York Times – Sports:
The shadow of Green’s punch looms over the team, even as Golden State shows it still has what it takes to compete for a championship.
Author: Sopan Deb
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What to Know About the New NBA Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Much of the conversation around the league the past few months hasn’t been about basketball.
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Jeremy Lin Finally Loves ‘Linsanity’ Just As Much as You Do
The New York Times – Sports:
A star turn with the Knicks in 2012 made Lin a cultural icon. But the focus on his race — Lin is Taiwanese American — made him uncomfortable for years.
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Kevin Durant and the Nets Will ‘Move Forward’ Together. For Now.
The New York Times – Sports:
Nearly two months after Durant made a trade request with four years left on his contract, he and the Nets appear to have reconciled their differences heading into the 2022-23 season.
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Nets Owner Backs Team Leaders Amid Durant’s Reported Ultimatum
The New York Times – Sports:
“Our front office and coaching staff have my support,” Joe Tsai said on Twitter just hours after a report that Kevin Durant wants the team to choose between keeping him or the coach and G.M.
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Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges Faces Felony Domestic Violence Charges
The New York Times – Sports:
Bridges, a Charlotte Hornets free agent, was accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children. He was arrested in Los Angeles last month.
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What it Takes to Be an NBA Head Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
A weeklong camp helps professional basketball players learn what it takes to become a head coach. “I just know that I can’t play forever,” one attendee said.