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.
Category: National Basketball Assn
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The N.B.A. won’t schedule games on Election Day in November, in hopes of encouraging voting.
The New York Times – Sports:
More than a dozen N.B.A. arenas were used as voting sites for the 2020 election.
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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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Bill Russell’s Words Were Worth the Wait
The New York Times – Sports:
In wit and wisdom, Russell left an impression with his gravelly voice. “It wasn’t like he tried to impress you with big words,” said one recipient of his advice.
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Why Brittney Griner and Other Athletes Choose Cannabis for Pain
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star detained in Russia on drug charges, is one of many athletes who have said cannabis helps with sports injuries. But it is banned by sports leagues and illegal in many places.
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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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Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters
The New York Times – Sports:
When getting hired as a Black coach seemed “far-fetched,” as one coach said, Russell showed that it could be done — and that it could lead to championships.