The New York Times – Sports:
Irving was suspended indefinitely after he would not say he did not have antisemitic beliefs. The Nets want him to speak to Jewish leaders before returning.
Author: Sopan Deb
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Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges Pleads No Contest in Domestic Violence Case
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Bridges, who played for the Charlotte Hornets last season, was accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children in June.
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Nets Fire Coach Steve Nash
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The Nets have struggled to a 2-5 start, and their star guard Kyrie Irving is under fire for promoting an antisemitic documentary.
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Kyrie Irving Defends Antisemitic Movie and Conspiracy Theory
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Irving, the Nets guard, is facing backlash, but said he was “not going to stand down on anything I believe in.”
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The Young Pistons Are Trying to Bring Back That ‘Bad Boys’ Feeling
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The rebuild in Detroit could finally turn the corner this year behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
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The Lakers Can’t Make a 3-Pointer
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Russell Westbrook is getting most of the heat, but the Lakers’ problem is its roster.
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Why Draymond Green May Soon Be the Odd Man Out at Golden State
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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.
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What to Know About the New NBA Season
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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
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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.