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☆ Kyrie Irving: 'I think the NBA dropped the ball', says Charles Barkley of Brooklyn Nets star
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Cnn Sport Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —NBA analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley says he thinks the league “dropped the ball” on Kyrie Irving after the Brooklyn Nets star tweeted a documentary deemed to be antisemitic. “I think he [Irving] should have been suspended. I think Adam [Silver, the NBA commissioner] should have suspended him,” Barkley said on TNT Tuesday ahead of the Nets’ game against the Chicago Bulls, in which Irving featured. “You’re going to insult me, you have the right, but I have the right to say no. He would not say whether Irving was a part of those discussions with the ADL.

☆ Patriots owner Robert Kraft urges people to 'stand up to Jewish hate' with ad during NFL games
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Chantal Da Silva | Chantal Da Silva Is A Breaking News Editor For Nbc News Digital Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft sponsored an ad that ran during broadcasts of NFL games on Sunday calling on viewers to "stand up against Jewish hate." “Antisemitism is hate. For being Jewish,” the 30-second ad released by the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism and the Robert K. Kraft Family Foundation said. "My hope is this commercial will continue to enhance the national conversation about the need to speak out against hatred of all types, and particularly to stand up to Jewish hate," he said. "Those who spread messages of hate, racism and antisemitism will not be able to change the heart of this city or her people.

☆ NBA roundup: LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers to first win
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Rookie Jaden Ivey added 15 points in the Pistons' first win since opening night. Stephen Curry topped Golden State with 32 points and Jordan Poole had 30 points. Doncic recorded his sixth consecutive outing of at least 30 points after making 17 of 26 shots from the floor. The Spurs were up by 15 points heading into the fourth quarter before Minnesota pulled to within three early in the period. Keita Bates-Diop scored 18 points for San Antonio, while Tre Jones hit for 10 and Jakob Poeltl grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds.

☆ Golden State Warriors top Forbes’ most valuable NBA franchise list for first time
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The Golden State Warriors are the most valuable franchise in the NBA, according to Forbes. The Warriors are now worth $7 billion, said Forbes, 25% more than last year. The team generated $765 million in revenue and $206 million operating income during the 2021-2022 season, both the most in NBA history. The Warriors won their fourth NBA championship in eight years in June, led by talisman and face of the franchise Stephen Curry. The Chicago Bulls ($4.1 billion) and the Boston Celtics ($4 billion) complete the top five, with the average NBA franchise is now worth $2.86 billion, 15% more than a year ago.

☆ Rams' Donald, Celtics' Brown cut ties with Kanye West's sports marketing agency
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Rory Carroll | Thomson Reuters | Los Angeles-Based Sports Reporter Who Interviews The Most Impactful Athletes | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald and Celtics guard Jaylen Brown on Tuesday announced they were terminating their relationships with Kanye West's sports marketing agency in light of the musician's antisemitic remarks. "The recent comments and displays of hate and antisemitism are the exact opposite of how we choose to live our lives and raise our children." "I have always, and will always, continue to stand strongly against antisemitism, hate speech, misrepresentation, and oppressive rhetoric of any kind," he said in a statement. read more"Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech," the German company said. "Ye's recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company's values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness."

☆ Defendant in NJ deli stock fraud case makes $2,500 a month from similar shell company
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Jack Stebbins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Med Spa, which wasn't named in the indictment, also pays $2,500 a month in consulting fees to Patten's firm Benchmark Capital. Patten's name hasn't appeared in Med Spa filings. Authorities also said they artificially inflated the market value of Hometown International and E-Waste by 939% and 19,900% respectively. Like the other two shell companies, Med Spa Vacations had an initial business goal—in this case, "specialized wellness vacation packages"—that was abandoned in favor of initiating a reverse merger. Med Spa is currently in search of a company with which to complete a reverse merger.

☆ NBA roundup: Sixers down Pacers for first win
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Joel Embiid added 26 points and three blocked shots and Tobias Harris scored 18 points for the Sixers, who had dropped their first three contests. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 19 points and 10 assists and Buddy Hield scored 18 points. Aaron Gordon scored 26 points on 12-of-16 shooting for the Nuggets, who have split their first four games. Porter paired 26 points with 10 rebounds, while Green added 25 points on 9-of-16 shooting. D'Angelo Russell added 25 points and seven assists, Jaylen Nowell scored 13 points and Rudy Gobert contributed 11 points and seven boards.

☆ Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown leave Kanye West’s Donda Sports agency
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Rob Mclean | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —Two high profile athletes are leaving Kanye West’s sports agency, Donda Sports, in the wake of the artist and businessman’s repeated antisemitic statements. Aaron Donald, a star football player on the Los Angeles Rams, announced Tuesday that he is leaving the agency. On Monday, Brown told the Boston Globe that he planned to stick with the agency. “A lot of people that I work with, work with their families, build love and respect for, spending time in the summer. Recently, West said “I can say antisemitic s*** and Adidas cannot drop me,” during a tirade against Jews on the Drink Champs Podcast.

☆ NBA: Two players ejected in scuffle between Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Miami Heat’s 112-109 victory over the Toronto Raptors was almost the secondary story from a game that was stopped for several minutes after a scuffle between Miami’s Caleb Martin and Toronto’s Christian Koloko. Both were ejected from the game after it was stopped for several minutes while referees made their decision. Overall, I’ve got to be more professional in the way I handle those type of situations.”Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat looks on against the Toronto Raptors. Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesKoloko, meanwhile, said per ESPN, “I just stood up for myself and I get ejected. That’s what happened.”Losing 81-59 at the time, the scuffle seemed to rejuvenize the Raptors who embarked on a 17-2 run to make the game competitive again.

☆ NBA roundup: Luka Doncic leads Mavs in record-breaking rout
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Jrue Holiday added 19 points and 10 assists for Milwaukee, which established control by darting to a 13-0 lead out of the gate. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 24 points, 10 assists and five steals, while Jalen Smith had 19 points and 15 rebounds for Indiana. Jaden Ivey had 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Bojan Bogdanovic fired in 16 points and Isaiah Stewart added 11 points. Evan Mobley added 16 points and Kevin Love sank five 3-pointers as part of his 15-point, 12-rebound performance. Josh Giddey added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Mike Muscala scored 18 off the bench for Oklahoma City.

☆ For $15k and a signed NDA, students at Kanye West's unaccredited Donda Academy start the day with 'full school worship' before parkour enrichment classes
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The unaccredited pre-K through 12th-grade school, Donda Academy, costs $15,000 per year to attend, Rolling Stone reported. In comparison, Donda Academy charges $15,000 per student, Rolling Stone reported, with about half of students receiving some sort of financial aid. Donda Academy, its principal, Brianne Campbell; assistant principal, Allison Tidwell; and sports director Shayla Scott did not respond to Insider's requests for comment. Tamar Andrews, an educational consultant for Donda Academy, confirmed to Rolling Stone that parents are asked to sign an "informal agreement" to enroll. "The process of Donda school is for the parishioners, for the attendees," Yusef told Rolling Stone.

☆ NBA roundup: Ja Morant guides Grizzlies over Rockets
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Alperen Sengun produced a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. Nuggets 128, Warriors 123Nikola Jokic scored 26 points as part of a triple-double and Denver held on for a win over Golden State in San Francisco. After Simons' basket, Ayton was fouled with 1.2 seconds left but missed the first free throw. Gordon Hayward posted 26 points and Terry Rozier poured in 23 points for the Hornets. Haliburton led the Pacers with 27 points and 12 assists, with Mathurin adding 26 points.

☆ The new Simon American Express Credit Card from Cardless will earn up to 5% cash back at your favorite shopping malls and outlets
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Credit Cards Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Fintech company Cardless has partnered with Simon to create a high-earning cash back credit card. Cardless Simon American Express Credit Card: Earn up to 5% backCardless is a financial technology firm, currently offering credit cards for brands such as the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and LATAM Airlines. Cardless has partnered with Simon to create the Simon® American Express® Credit Card from Cardless. That's 25% more cash back than you'll get for unbonused purchases with the Simon® American Express® Credit Card from Cardless. Bottom lineThere are several unknowns regarding the Simon® American Express® Credit Card from Cardless.

☆ Opening-night rosters to feature 120 international players
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 18 (Reuters) - Opening-night rosters for the National Basketball Association's 2022-23 season, which tips off later on Tuesday, will feature 120 international players from 40 countries, according to the league. The record for international players (121) and record for countries and territories represented (43) were set at the start of the 2021-22 and 2017-18 seasons, respectively. Canada is the most-represented country outside of the United States for a ninth consecutive year with 22 players featuring across the opening-night rosters of the NBA's 30 teams. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAustralia (10), France (9) and Germany (6) were next on the list followed by Nigeria, Serbia and Spain who each have five players on opening-night rosters. The Toronto Raptors have eight international players, marking the second consecutive season the NBA's only Canadian team lead the league in that category.

NBA regular season games are broadcast by ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA TV, and local affiliate stations. Throughout the regular season, nationally televised NBA games are spread across TNT, ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV. Key dates for the 2022-23 NBA seasonThe 2022-23 NBA regular season begins on October 18 and runs through April 9, 2023. If you're interested in following additional games, you can subscribe to NBA League Pass to stream out-of-market regular season games from the entire league. For $20 a month or $130 a year, you can step up to NBA League Pass Premium.

A Warriors team famous for its unity saw that tested when veteran forward Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the face at a practice earlier this month, an incident Green apologized for. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterGreen, a four-time All-Star, was fined but not suspended over the incident. Former Knicks and Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy told Reuters he thought the team could move past the episode. "He has defied age as well as anybody who has played for this long," Van Gundy said. "The season is going to be difficult for everybody," said Van Gundy.

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☆ Boston Celtics Suspend Coach Ime Udoka for Season, Citing Violations of Team Policies
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Ime Udoka was suspended for the 2022-23 season by the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics late Thursday suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season for what the team called “violations of team policies,” rocking one of the preseason NBA title favorites a month before the new season begins. The team did not specify the violations. Reports by ESPN and The Athletic said that Udoka was facing disciplinary action over a consensual relationship with a female colleague. The Celtics statement did not elaborate on the circumstances.

☆ Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka suspended for 2022-23 season
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have suspended coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season, effective immediately, and with no guarantee he will be back with the franchise in the future. The Celtics said Thursday night that Udoka was suspended for “violations of team policies.”“A decision about his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date,” the Celtics said. Udoka, in a statement published by ESPN, apologized but did not offer detail. “I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down. I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision.

☆ Nia Long responds to appreciations amid Ime Udoka’s suspension
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The love for Nia Long is flowing strong on social media as her longtime partner, Boston Celtics head coach, Ime Udoka, finds himself embroiled in controversy. Long and Udoka share a 10-year-old son and have been engaged since 2015. “Cheating on Nia Long? Last year, she spoke to Popculture.com about Udoka nabbing the head coaching job after being an assistant for nine years. “So, it’s an exciting time for our family to be able to sit in the stands.”

☆ Boston Celtics suspend head coach Ime Udoka for upcoming season
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Jack Stebbins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Celtics head coach Ime Udoka (left) did not agree with a referee (right) in the second quarter during a game between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors, Game Six of the NBA Finals at the TD Garden in Boston on June 17, 2022. The Boston Celtics suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season, citing "violations of team policies." Udoka has coached the Celtics for one season, leading the organization since former head coach Brad Stevens left the role to become president of basketball operations. The Celtics have tapped assistant coach Joe Mazzulla to serve as interim head coach, ESPN reported, citing sources. The team's top assistant coach, Will Hardy, left the team in June for a head coaching job with the Utah Jazz.

☆ Reports: Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces possible suspension
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 7, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka gestures during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game three of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports/FilesBoston Celtics coach Ime Udoka had what was deemed as an "improper intimate and consensual relationship" with a female employee within the organization, The Athletic reported Thursday morning. ESPN reported Wednesday night that Udoka could face disciplinary action, including a hefty suspension, for an undisclosed violation of organization guidelines. Boston is handling the situation internally and Udoka is not facing scrutiny from the league itself, per the ESPN report. In his first season as head coach, Udoka, 45, led the Celtics to the NBA Finals, where they ultimately lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games.

☆ Meci INCENDIAR în NBA. Los Angeles Lakers va juca cu Golden State Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-17 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

În sezonul regulat, în Conferința de Vest, Lakers s-au clasat pe locul 7, iar Warriors - pe locul 8, fiind nevoite, astfel, să joace meciul de baraj. Totuși, formația învinsă va mai avea o șansă de a ajunge în play-off. Pentru aceasta va trebui să se impună în fața învingătoarei din partida Memphis Grizzlies - San Antonio Spurs.În același timp, în Conferința de Est, Boston Celtics vor juca cu Washington Wizards pentru calificarea directă în play-off. Echipa învinsă va întâlni pe Indiana Pacers sau Charlotte Hornets pentru ultimul bilet în faza următoare a competiției.Meciurile din turneul play-in al NBA se vor disputa între 18 și 21 mai.

Persons: Lakers, Antonio Spurs.În, Charlotte Hornets Organizations: Warriors, Boston Celtics, Washington Locations: de Vest, Memphis, Antonio, de, Boston, Indiana

☆ Legendele nu se uită! Regretatul baschetbalist Kobe Bryant va fi inclus în Hall of Fame
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-16 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Legendele nu se uită! Regretatul baschetbalist Kobe Bryant va fi inclus în Hall of Fame pe 15 mai, iar discursul de includere va fi pronunțat de nimeni altul decât Michael Jordan, un alt fost mare baschetbalist. Ceremonia urma să se desfășoarea anul trecut, însă a fost amânată cu un an. La evenimentul, care va avea loc la Uncasville, statul american Connecticut, vor participa 50 de membri ai Hall of Fame. Pe lângă Bryant, care a murit la începutul anului trecut într-un accident de elicopter, în lista gloriilor baschetului american, Hall of Fame vor fi incluși și alte staruri din NBA, Tim Duncan, cvintuplu campion cu San Antonio Spurs, şi Kevin Garnett, câştigătorul unui titlu cu Boston Celtics.

Persons: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Bryant, Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Garnett, David Robinson, Houston Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich Organizations: Hall, Fame, Boston Celtics, Isaiah Thomas, NBA Locations: Kobe, Uncasville, american Connecticut, NBA, San

☆ Luptă aprigă în NBA. Portland Trail Blazers a învins-o pe teren propriu pe Toronto Raptors
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-12 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Portland Trail Blazers a învins pe teren propriu cu 112-111 pe Toronto Raptors la capătul unei partide dramatice. Jucătorul lui Trail Blazers Christian James McCollum a marcat coșul decisiv cu 9 secunde până la sfârșit. La ultimul atac, cei de la Raptors au avut șansa de a obține victoria, însă au ratat de două ori ținta. Gruparea din statul Wisconsin este a doua clasată în Conferința de Est, fiind în spatele lui Boston Celtics. Din cauza infectării baschetbaliștilor cu coronavirus a fost amânat meciul dintre Dallas Mavericks și New Orleans Pelicans, dar și partida dintre Boston Celtics și Chicago Bulls.

Persons: Blazers, Christian James McCollum, Orlando Magic, coronavirus Organizations: baschet ! Portland, Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls Locations: americană, Toronto, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, de Est, Boston, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Boston Celtics

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