MILWAUKEE — We fully support our players and the decision they made. Although we did not know beforehand, we would have wholeheartedly agreed with them.
The only way to bring about change is to shine a light on the racial injustices that are happening in front of us. Our players have done that and we will continue to stand alongside them and demand accountability and change.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled today its 2019-20 Classic Edition uniform, presented in partnership with Official Jersey Patch Sponsor StubHub. The 2019-20 Classic Edition uniform pays homage to the 76ers’ legacy and the spirit of the city of Philadelphia, known for its knack of reinventing itself. The Classic Edition replicates the jersey that Philadelphia…
Jakob Poeltl went for the volleyball but stayed for the basketball. The place: the gymnasium in Vienna, Austria, where Rainer Ömer and Martina Poeltl practiced and honed the skills that earned them roster spots on Austria’s national volleyball men’s and women’s teams. The child: Jakob Poeltl, dragged along, running loose, playing around and messing with…
ATLANTA — Al Horford was caught by surprise Friday night. Returning with a new team to Philips Arena, the former Hawks center quickly realized that he’s no longer a fan favorite. He heard plenty of cheers, too, but the boos were tough to accept. “They weren’t expected, but it is what it is,” Horford said….
Donovan Mitchell matched his season high with 36 points in the first meeting with Boston on Feb. 9. Jazz (28-10) at Celtics (20-18) 7:30 p.m. ET, TNT • Utah won first meeting of the season, 122-108 on Feb. 9, behind a season-high-tying 36 points from Donovan Mitchell. Kemba Walker was the primary defender on Mitchell…
NEW YORK — Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been fined $25,000 for making physical contact with a game official, it was announced Sunday by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with 5:19 remaining in the third quarter of the Jazz’s 109-95 win over the Bucks on Feb. 24 at BMO…
The NBA today unveiled six new trophies for the league’s division winners, each named after an NBA legend and African-American pioneer. The trophies, which will now be awarded to the division winners at the end of every season, celebrate the teams’ season success and honor the pioneers who helped pave the way for the NBA…
