The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, and the team said they would each donate $500,000 to “causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate.”
Author: Tania Ganguli
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Ben Simmons Finally Plays, but the Nets Lose
The New York Times – Sports:
A rusty Ben Simmons isn’t the difference-maker in his first appearance for Brooklyn.
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NBA Under Pressure to Remove Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver
The New York Times – Sports:
A sponsor, team owner and players are calling for a harsher penalty for Robert Sarver, the Phoenix Suns owner, after an investigation found he mistreated employees for years.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Defends 1-Year Suspension for Owner’s Misconduct
The New York Times – Sports:
Adam Silver, the league’s commissioner, said the suspension and $10 million fine were fair, considering the “totality” of the career of Robert Sarver, who owns Phoenix’s N.B.A. and W.N.B.A. teams.
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Bill Russell’s Legacy, and Laugh, Touched Millions
The New York Times – Sports:
Russell showed as much love and respect to younger players as they showed to him. Some, like Charles Barkley, referred to him simply as “Mr. Russell.”
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NBA Campaign to Free Brittney Griner Is Mostly Low Key
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, has been detained in Russia since February. The N.B.A., which founded the women’s league in 1996, has said it is working behind the scenes to help Griner.
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Brittney Griner’s Supporters Hold Steady After Guilty Plea
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia on Thursday. But her supporters are still determined to fight to bring her home.
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Biden Speaks to Cherelle Griner About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris told Cherelle Griner they would pursue “every avenue” to bring her wife, Brittney Griner, home from Russia.
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Kyrie Irving Decides to Opt Into a Fourth Season With the Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving was eligible for a maximum contract extension, but he and the Nets did not reach an agreement on one. Once he officially opts in, they will have until the end of June 2023 to negotiate an extension.