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Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson participated in a peaceful protest against police brutality and racial injustice on Wednesday in Oakland, California. Curry and Thompson — along with Warriors guards Damion Lee, Juan Toscano-Anderson and big man Kevon Looney — took place in a “Walking in Unity” march around Lake Merritt: Steph […]

Former NBA legend and Hall of Fame forward Dennis Rodman made a bit of a gaffe when sending a personal video greeting to Italian soccer player Andrea Petagna. Petagna–who plays for S.P.A.L. in Italy’s Serie A division–reportedly paid $600 to obtain the recording from Rodman. But he probably did not imagine he would be addressed […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson says recent events have lent new meaning to Colin Kaepernick’s protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Wilson spent some time on a conference call with Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, saying Kaepernick “was trying to symbolize the right thing” in his decision to kneel during the national anthem. Russell […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will not have to wait much longer until he can return to playing competitive basketball. The NBA is finalizing a return-to-play plan that will feature 22 of the league’s 30 teams heading to Orlando for an eight-game conclusion the regular season followed by a slightly modified playoff format. But, […]

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson responded to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who made comments regarding his stance on kneeling during the national anthem. On Tuesday, Brees took part in a blackout on social media, standing in solidarity with African Americans protesting against police brutality and racial injustice. However, when asked Wednesday whether he […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to leave no doubt in 2020. Despite some offseason trade rumors and questions about Beckham’s relationship with quarterback Baker Mayfield, Beckham has routinely attended the team’s virtual offseason program. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt claims the superstar wide receiver is all in, via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has received plenty of backlash following the comments he made on Wednesday with respect to kneeling during the national anthem. Brees said he would “never” agree with fellow NFL players choosing to kneel, even if they did so in peaceful protest of police brutality and racial injustice. Numerous NFL […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders expressed anger at seeing the video of George Floyd’s death last Monday in Minnesota. Sanders explained he “could have easily” been in Floyd’s position being an African-American man (transcription via Luke Johnson of Nola.com): “Seeing that video, what upset me was obviously that he was African-American, but I […]

Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin had some strong words for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees after Brees said he would “never” agree with NFL players kneeling in protest during the national anthem. Baldwin said Brees’ message only serves to “perpetuate the cycle,” also calling Brees himself part of the problem, via Twitter. […]

Because the postseason is within reach for the Washington Wizards, some teams believe point guard John Wall will be on the court when the season resumes. Wall has not played basketball since December of 2018 due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, and both he and the team have said he will not play this year. […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took to Instagram on Wednesday, encouraging his fans and others to “listen with an open heart” and be more educated, seemingly in light of New Orleans Saints star gunslinger Drew Brees’ comments on the same day. Rodgers also said the time is now to “turn thought into action.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_Mq6ip8J6/ […]

Malcolm Jenkins signed with the New Orleans Saints with the intention of competing for a Super Bowl. But Jenkins has a bone to pick with Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Brees participated in a social media blackout on Tuesday in a showing of solidarity with Black Americans. But he struck a different tone on Wednesday. The […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is proud of his team’s chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie for establishing a dialogue on race. Jackson said some of his Caucasian teammates, like Carson Wentz and Zach Ertz, made strong statements in support of Black Americans and he also lauded Lurie for exerting his influence and taking a […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll believes the country owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Carroll joined Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich on The Ringer’s Flying Coach podcast, saying Kaepernick helped to raise more awareness surrounding issues of […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had a poignant statement for his fans and followers on Wednesday afternoon. Kuzma suggested that any single person or business losing followers on social media or customers due to their support of the Black Lives Matter movement should hardly be discouraged. Rather, Kuzma stated they must realize those people […]

Teams around the NBA are at a bit of a loss when it comes to scouting draft hopefuls. Plenty of scouts rely on postseason play — including the NCAA conference and national tournaments — to help inform their opinions of players and draw up draft boards. However, with those tournaments canceled because of the coronavirus […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and big man Enes Kanter were among those in attendance at a Boston protest fighting racial injustice on Sunday. Kanter addressed the crowd directly, saying those who chose to speak out and use their voices would be on the “right side of history.” https://twitter.com/EnesKanter/status/1267239978255474689 Smart, on the othe hand, said […]

Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks took Sunday off in Dallas to protest racial injustice. The Mavs owner was joined by players Justin Jackson, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber, and Jalen Brunson. Mark Cuban, Justin Jackson, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber and Jalen Brunson protesting in Dallas right now. (Photo and ID credit: @SmileyPool/@dallasnews) pic.twitter.com/LPJyQGK1Dt — Callie Caplan […]

Former NBA shooting guard JR Smith was seen on video roughing up someone who allegedly smashed the windows of his car, per TMZ Sports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HKw4-KOJBs&feature=youtu.be Smith was protesting in downtown Los Angeles before returning to a more residential neighborhood where he had parked his truck. Before the TMZ video surfaced, the 24-year-old ex-NBA guard posted […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield busted out some dance moves at his cousin’s wedding in South Carolina on Monday. Clips of the Browns star dancing have gone viral in the past, and he cut it loose again earlier this week, holding center stage in the dance circle. Baker has never had much of a problem […]

The Chicago Bears looked like the up-and-comers in the NFC North after winning the division in 2018. Armed with one of the best defenses in football and a creative offensive play-caller in head coach Matt Nagy, the Bears seemed primed to challenge for the NFC title in 2019. Instead, Bears fans settled for mediocrity. Chicago […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry do not have similar game tapes. Jordan was a high-flying acrobat who eventually developed a lethal midrange jumper and deadly post game. Meanwhile, Curry is a gunner whose proficiency from the perimeter helped revolutionize the NBA and the way front offices construct their […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff took to Instagram on Saturday night, advocating for change while also asking people to “Love each other a little more than usual.” Jared Goff posted this message to his Instagram account this evening. pic.twitter.com/EwtXN0rjoz — Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) May 31, 2020 Jared Goff acknowledged he does not have the […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank issued a statement on Sunday calling for people to come together following the death of George Floyd on Monday in Minneapolis. Blank said Americans must continue to try to move the needle and push for actionable measures (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): Blank said in his statement he […]

Miami Heat big man Udonis Haslem gave a heartfelt speech to protesters in Miami on Sunday afternoon. Haslem said that while there must be justice for George Floyd — who died in police custody on Monday in Minneapolis — and protests against racial injustice, he is not “proud” of how the protests have been orchestrated. […]

Charlotte Hornets majority owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan issued a statement in response to George Floyd’s death and the outpouring of protests against racial injustices this week. Jordan — through his manager Estee Portnoy — said he is “deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry” with the events that have transpired. Jordan also said […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is trying to “lead by example.” Williams wrote an op-ed for The Athletic on Sunday in the aftermath of a week of protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday. Williams said that while he is “angry” and in “pain,” he also knows that “we must […]

The NBA is making strides toward a potential return. In Europe, professional soccer leagues have already restarted, with more to come. But the 2020 MLB season remains in serious jeopardy. Buster Olney of ESPN reports some MLB owners are “perfectly willing” to cancel the 2020 season amid ongoing negotiations, also noting how some organizations have already […]

It would seem basketball fans are clamoring for just about anything related to Michael Jordan in the weeks following the conclusion of ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” A 20-page love letter Jordan apparently sent to actress and model Amy Hunter sold for over $25,000 on Sunday morning: A 20-page handwritten Michael Jordan love letter, which sold […]

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is demanding action. Ujiri spoke out in light of George Floyd’s death on Monday in Minneapolis, writing an op-ed for the Globe and Mail on Sunday. The Raptors president urged citizens, and especially leaders, to take part in discourse about racial and social inequality, no matter how “difficult” […]

Houston Rockets swingman Thabo Sefolosha spoke to the Associated Press in the wake of George Floyd’s death on Monday in Minneapolis. Sefolosha said he was “horrified” by the video which showed a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck, with Floyd complaining about the inability to breathe. The incident has also brought back some scary personal […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman took to Twitter on Sunday to address the death of George Floyd on Monday in Minneapolis. Sherman lamented having to speak about the death of another unarmed Black American, also stating “Basic fairness and justice is all that has been asked for and it has not been given.” Unarmed […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is proposing the NFL give players the floor in the event fans cannot attend games because of the coronavirus pandemic. DeSean Jackson said players should be mic’d up to give fans added insight and provide entertainment value for those forced to watch the action at home (via Patrik Walker […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers issued a statement on Sunday amid the numerous protests against racial injustice throughout the country. A statement on behalf of @DocRivers and the LA Clippers. pic.twitter.com/OwbLEHFrCL — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) May 31, 2020 Rivers spoke about his own experience as a Black American, saying “I’ve personally been called […]

The Brooklyn Nets have issued a statement in response to protests in Brooklyn following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this week. The Nets and associated partners — including the Long Island Nets and New York Liberty — acknowledged the hurt felt by the black community as well as lobbying for a “peaceful […]

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders took to Instagram to proclaim his excitement about a potential Antonio Brown comeback. Sanders worked out with Brown over the weekend, saying “I know what I know and I pray u all get to see what I know about the true ANTONIO BROWN.” .@DeionSanders says he’s trying to get […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady gave the commencement speech for this year’s graduating class at the Forman School in Litchfield, Connecticut. Tom Brady gave an excellent commencement address at the ⁦@formanschool⁩. Awesome work. https://t.co/jquvu6UCNl — Seth Wickersham (@SethWickersham) May 30, 2020 Brady spoke at length about the challenges facing students preparing to go to […]

There is no doubt Tua Tagovailoa is the quarterback of the future in Miami. But incumbent starter Ryan Fitzpatrick still looks like the man under center in 2020. However, Fitzpatrick understands the Dolphins will be relying on him to provide tutelage for the rookie this year. Fitzpatrick stated he cannot wait to see what Tagovailoa […]

As the NBA grapples with how best to resume the 2019-20 season, it is also concerned with how the coronavirus pandemic will impact next year. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported the draft is expected to be held sometime in September. Pompey also reported the board of governors will discuss whether to hold free agency ahead […]