NBA | Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for refusing to disavow anti-Semitism
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA | Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for refusing to disavow anti-Semitism

The Hindu  

The Brooklyn Nets on Thursday suspended star guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games, saying that despite holding a second press conference to address a controversial documentary he had still refused to disavow anti-Semitism. Irving has faced heavy criticism since posting a link to the 2018 film on Twitter last week and initially defended doing so during a contentious post-game news conference over the weekend. "We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no anti-Semitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film," the Nets said in a statement announcing his suspension. "Kyrie Irving made a reckless decision to post a link to a film containing deeply offensive anti-Semitic material," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in his statement on Thursday.

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NBA superstar Kyrie Irving allegedly stiffs therapist for $400,000 after tragedy at family retreat
3 weeks ago

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving allegedly stiffs therapist for $400,000 after tragedy at family retreat

The Independent  

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76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by NBA for three games for shoving newspaper columnist
1 month, 2 weeks ago

76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by NBA for three games for shoving newspaper columnist

The Independent  

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Kyrie Irving put distractions behind him, focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving put distractions behind him, focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds the Western Conference Trophy after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in the playoffs and everyone saw me flip off the …

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time the star Dallas guard saw the Celtics, one of his former teams, in the playoffs two years ago. “I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in …

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’

New York Times  

With Kyrie Irving front and center on the NBA’s biggest stage, his former teammate LeBron James admitted that he wishes the two were still playing together, with James calling Irving “the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen.” “Sitting here watching it, I’m so f—ing happy and so proud to watch him continue his growth,” James told his co-host, …

Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas. A year after he was traded by the Nets, Irving returned for the first time Tuesday night and said he doesn’t worry about people’s opinions of his 3 1/2 seasons with Brooklyn. “I don’t want to get too …

NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating player participation policy by resting players
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating player participation policy by resting players

The Independent  

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Utah Jazz 'force rabbis to remove pro-Jewish signs after Mavericks star Kyrie Irving complains about them' - over a year on from the guard's anti-Semitism controversy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Utah Jazz 'force rabbis to remove pro-Jewish signs after Mavericks star Kyrie Irving complains about them' - over a year on from the guard's anti-Semitism controversy

Daily Mail  

A group of rabbis claim they were forced to put away pro-Jewish signs by the Utah Jazz after Kyrie Irving reportedly complained to security about them. Rabbi and Jazz fan Avremi Zippel said he and three of his peers attended Utah's game against the Dallas Mavericks on New Year's Day with the intention of sitting courtside with the signs to …

Jusuf Nurkic and Rudy Gobert empathize with Draymond Green after the Warriors forward was suspended indefinitely for punching the Suns center... after recently putting the Timberwolves star in a headl
1 year ago

Jusuf Nurkic and Rudy Gobert empathize with Draymond Green after the Warriors forward was suspended indefinitely for punching the Suns center... after recently putting the Timberwolves star in a headl

Daily Mail  

Following Draymond Green's indefinite NBA suspension, the two latest victims of his on-court aggression expressed empathy while speaking to reporters about the Golden State Warriors forward. Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was put in a headlock by Green back in November, which led to the four-time All-Star forward being suspended five games. Jusuf Nurkic and Rudy Gobert were empathetic to …

NBA: 'I'm Going To Play Basketball The Way I Play' Says Warriors' Draymond Green On Rudy Gobert Scuffle
1 year ago

NBA: 'I'm Going To Play Basketball The Way I Play' Says Warriors' Draymond Green On Rudy Gobert Scuffle

News 18  

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, banned five games by the NBA after grabbing Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert in a headlock, Sunday defending his decision to defend a teammate. Green lost his cool in the opening minutes of a game in San Francisco, after teammate Klay Thompson and the Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels got into it and Green saw Gobert try to …

Should the Lakers and LeBron make a run at Kyrie Irving?
1 year, 6 months ago

Should the Lakers and LeBron make a run at Kyrie Irving?

New York Times  

It sounds like a low-scoring battle of the Great Lakes. But Cleveland columnist Jason Lloyd and Chicago columnist Jon Greenberg have distinctly different opinions on whether the Los Angeles Lakers should try to reunite Kyrie Irving and LeBron James, and they’re piling up the points. — Jason Lloyd Kyrie Irving and LeBron James laugh during the Cavaliers’ game against the …

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report

The Hindu  

The NBA won’t take any further disciplinary action against Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks after his hit to the groin area of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, ESPN reported Sunday. In Saturday night’s Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Brooks was ejected following a flagrant 2 foul after delivering the hit 17 seconds into …

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves suspend Gobert for play-in game against Los Angeles Lakers
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves suspend Gobert for play-in game against Los Angeles Lakers

The Hindu  

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended for Tuesday’s play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he punched team mate Kyle Anderson in the chest during an incident on the sidelines of Sunday’s game, the NBA team said on Monday. Gobert left Sunday’s game after the altercation that came during a time out in the first half of …

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official

News 18  

Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks on Monday as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. The Mavericks tweeted “Welcome to Dallas” messages to Irving and Markieff Morris, who came over from the Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith, who received a similar social media greeting from Brooklyn. Irving, …

Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
1 year, 10 months ago

Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks

China Daily  

Kyrie Irving's rocky tenure with the Brooklyn Nets ended on Sunday when the veteran guard was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had …

NBA: Kyrie Irving headed to the Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving headed to the Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets

Firstpost  

Dallas: Kyrie Irving is getting his wish. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had a chance to click. And I think for Dallas, they got a big-time star to go with the …

AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
1 year, 10 months ago

AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is getting his wish. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had a chance to click. And I think for Dallas, they got a big-time star to go with …

Lakers miss another chance to trade for Kyrie Irving. So now what?
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers miss another chance to trade for Kyrie Irving. So now what?

New York Times  

The Lakers came up short in their pursuit of Kyrie Irving, as the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by acquiring the eight-time All-Star from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon, as first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. That’s before even considering a potential objective from Nets owner Joe Tsai to send Irving to any team but the Lakers, …

Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request
1 year, 10 months ago

Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving sat out the Brooklyn Nets’ come-from-behind win over Washington on Saturday night, a day after he told the team he would like to be traded. Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn said after the Nets’ 125-123 win that Irving did not attend the game and that the player’s absence was excused. He did say Irving “was not …

Kyrie Irving is SCRATCHED by Nets due to a 'sore calf' following trade demand
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving is SCRATCHED by Nets due to a 'sore calf' following trade demand

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving has been scratched from Saturday's Brooklyn Nets game due to what the team is calling a 'sore calf,' thereby preserving the point guard's health ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. The fourth-place Nets host the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday – one day after Irving demanded a trade from Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks. Kyrie Irving has been …

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving's trade demand to the Brooklyn Nets has reportedly ignited a wave of interest among rival teams… for Kevin Durant. 'Among rival teams, there's far more interest in inquiring on Kevin Durant's reaction to Kyrie Irving's trade request and how that may impact KD's future with the Nets,' read a Wojnarowski tweet. Although he's signed in Brooklyn through the …

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Brooklyn Nets: Reports
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Brooklyn Nets: Reports

Firstpost  

New York: Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving is looking for a new address. Irving’s agent and stepmother, Shetellia Irving, told Bleacher Report last week that she had reached out to the Nets regarding a new deal. Kyrie Irving — whose current deal with the Nets expires after this season — is eligible for a four-year contract worth …

AP source: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

AP source: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving is looking for a new address. Irving’s agent and stepmother, Shetellia Irving, told Bleacher Report last week that she had reached out to the Nets regarding a new deal. Kyrie Irving — whose current deal with the Nets expires after this season — is eligible for a four-year contract …

Kyrie Irving 'tells the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded'
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving 'tells the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded'

Daily Mail  

The two parties were reportedly unable to come to an agreement on a new deal Kyrie Irving has told the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded ahead of next week's deadline, according to a report. Kyrie Irving has told the Brooklyn Nets he wants to be traded ahead of next week's deadline The 30-year-old guard will be an unrestricted …

Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers weighing options after Kyrie Irving demands trade from the Nets

LA Times  

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has asked the team to trade him by the NBA’s Feb. 9 deadline. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving wants out of Brooklyn, and like last summer the Lakers are among the favorites if the Nets decide to honor his trade request. But my focus, initially, if I could do it over, would be to heal and …

Now that Kyrie Irving has requested trade, where does he fit? What does it mean for Nets?
1 year, 10 months ago

Now that Kyrie Irving has requested trade, where does he fit? What does it mean for Nets?

New York Times  

Nets guard Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from Brooklyn, league sources tell The Athletic, an ask that comes about seven months after teammate Kevin Durant did the same before pulling back when a move never materialized. These non-basketball factors are still part of the calculus, even if Irving might want to reunite with LeBron James and make a run …

NBA: Coming off tough loss, Los Angeles Lakers visit Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Coming off tough loss, Los Angeles Lakers visit Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers left Boston frustrated by a loss on Saturday. “If we compete as hard as we did tonight to start this trip, we’re going to be OK,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said as the team embarked on a five-game swing. “We’re going to be OK.” James scored 41 points, but his fifth game this season with at …

NBA: Lakers’ James, Davis ruled out of Monday clash with Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Lakers’ James, Davis ruled out of Monday clash with Nets

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will sit out Monday’s NBA game against the Nets in Brooklyn, the Lakers announced on Sunday. James scored 41 points in a contentious overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, after which officiating crew chief Eric Lewis acknowledged that referees missed a call when James was fouled by Jayson Tatum …

NBA: Kyrie Irving carries Nets to ninth straight win over Knicks
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving carries Nets to ninth straight win over Knicks

The Hindu  

Kyrie Irving scored 21 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Brooklyn Nets continue its recent dominance of the visiting New York Knicks in a 122-115 victory on Saturday night in New York. Irving helped Brooklyn improve to 3-6 since losing star Kevin Durant to a sprained right knee, and his big fourth quarter allowed the …

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving ruled out vs. Pacers: Who will fill in for Nets down 8 players?
2 years ago

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving ruled out vs. Pacers: Who will fill in for Nets down 8 players?

New York Times  

The Nets ruled out eight players ahead of their game against the Pacers on Saturday, including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Here’s what you should know: Durant was ruled out due to injury management while Irving is listed as out with left adductor tightness. Seth Curry, Joe Harris, Ben Simmons and T.J. Warren were also ruled out due to injury …

NBA: Kyrie Irving touts freedom on game sneakers after split with Nike
2 years ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving touts freedom on game sneakers after split with Nike

Firstpost  

Irving played with tape covering the logo on his black sneakers, two days after Nike ended its relationship with him. Kyrie Irving is a sneaker free agent and he used the Brooklyn Nets’ game Wednesday night to advertise it. The other side read “logo here.” Nike had suspended its relationship with Irving last month as part of the fallout from …

Nike says Nets’ Kyrie Irving no longer one of its athletes
2 years ago

Nike says Nets’ Kyrie Irving no longer one of its athletes

The Hindu  

Kyrie Irving’s relationship with Nike is officially over, the shoe and athletic apparel maker said on Monday, a move that came a month after the company suspended the Brooklyn Nets guard as part of the fallout from him tweeting a link to a film containing antisemitic material. “Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete,” the company said in a …

Nike says Nets’ Kyrie Irving no longer one of its athletes
2 years ago

Nike says Nets’ Kyrie Irving no longer one of its athletes

Associated Press  

Kyrie Irving’s relationship with Nike is officially over, the shoe and athletic apparel maker said Monday, a move that came a month after the company suspended the Brooklyn Nets guard as part of the fallout from him tweeting a link to a film containing antisemitic material. “Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete,” the company said in a statement. …

Celtics snap Nets' 4-game winning streak with 103-92 win
2 years ago

Celtics snap Nets' 4-game winning streak with 103-92 win

China Daily  

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown look to drive past Brooklyn Nets forward Nic Claxton in the second quarter at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA, December 4, 2022. NEW YORK — Jaylen Brown had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 29 points and 11 boards and the Boston Celtics' snapped the Brooklyn Nets' four-game winning streak with a …

LeBron James: Jerry Jones and Kyrie Irving treated differently amid controversy
2 years ago

LeBron James: Jerry Jones and Kyrie Irving treated differently amid controversy

LA Times  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, passes the ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday in Los Angeles. LeBron James has questions about the disparity of media scrutiny he believes is being applied to a 1957 photo of Jerry Jones and the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving. …

Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry’s return, T.J. Warren’s progress: Nets-Sixers thoughts
2 years, 1 month ago

Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry’s return, T.J. Warren’s progress: Nets-Sixers thoughts

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons’ first game against the 76ers ended in blowout fashion. Claxton scored eight of the Nets’ first 10 points Tuesday before sitting for a while, which Vaughn said was due to several factors, one of which was to keep him fresh for Toronto on Wednesday. That’s the thing.” Kyrie Irving’s mixed game Kyrie Irving has played just …

Irving rejoins Nets, seeks to keep focus on basketball
2 years, 1 month ago

Irving rejoins Nets, seeks to keep focus on basketball

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving apologized Sunday morning to anyone who felt threatened or hurt when he posted a link to a documentary with antisemitic material, clearing the way to finally play again for the Brooklyn Nets. “I’m just here to focus on the game,” Irving said after scoring 14 points in helping the Nets to a 127-115 victory over …

Kyrie Irving returns to Brooklyn Nets action after suspension
2 years, 1 month ago

Kyrie Irving returns to Brooklyn Nets action after suspension

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving made his Brooklyn Nets comeback from suspension Sunday night as he was named in the starting five for their 127-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Kyrie Irving made his Brooklyn Nets comeback Sunday night following suspension for Tweet Nets guard Kyrie Irving shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar The 30-year-old ignited controversy by tweeting a link to …

Nets’ Kyrie Irving offers ‘deep apologies,’ will return from suspension vs. Grizzlies
2 years, 1 month ago

Nets’ Kyrie Irving offers ‘deep apologies,’ will return from suspension vs. Grizzlies

New York Times  

NEW YORK – For the first time in over two weeks, Kyrie Irving made the walk over to the assembled reporters, only this time he was flanked by Nets general manager Sean Marks, NBPA executive director Tamika L. Tremaglio, his stepmother and agent Shetellia Riley Irving and a league spokesperson. “I just want to offer my deep apologies to all …

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, LeBron James defend Kyrie Irving amid anti-semitic furore
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, LeBron James defend Kyrie Irving amid anti-semitic furore

Firstpost  

Silver told attendees a conference that he came away from a conversation with Irving believing the situation is “incredibly unfortunate.” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has “no doubt” that suspended Brooklyn guard Kyrie Irving is not anti-semitic, he said at a conference on Thursday, while LeBron James took to Twitter to defend his former teammate whose status with the Nets remains …

Suspended Nets guard Kyrie Irving meets with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Suspended Nets guard Kyrie Irving meets with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: Report

Firstpost  

Irving missed his fourth game Wednesday against the New York Knicks, and the Nets begin a four-game road trip on the West Coast after that. New York: Suspended Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the meeting said. That came hours after Silver said Irving made a “reckless decision” …

Nets’ Kyrie Irving meets with Adam Silver amid path to return from suspension: Sources
2 years, 1 month ago

Nets’ Kyrie Irving meets with Adam Silver amid path to return from suspension: Sources

New York Times  

Nets star Kyrie Irving and NBA commissioner Adam Silver met Tuesday morning and had a productive and understanding visit as the guard works through his steps to return from suspension, sources with direct knowledge of the talks told The Athletic. In response, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association have made multiple public comments admonishing hate speech, with Silver delivering …

CJ McCollum, NBPA leaders discuss Kyrie Irving’s future on executive committee
2 years, 1 month ago

CJ McCollum, NBPA leaders discuss Kyrie Irving’s future on executive committee

New York Times  

What happens when the leader of a union becomes the face of a crisis? That’s what the NBPA is trying to figure out, as executive committee member Kyrie Irving has been suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for refusing to “unequivocally say he has no antisemetic views,” after tweeting a film containing those views to his 4.6 million followers. “I think …

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Kevin Durant believes Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Kyrie Irving

Firstpost  

Kevin Durant said the team has the ability to tune out all the turbulence. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke Friday at the Nets’ shootaround in Washington ahead of the evening’s game against the Wizards. Our game Unites people and I wanna make sure that’s at the …

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult
2 years, 1 month ago

Durant: Nets ‘could have kept quiet’ about Irving, tumult

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kevin Durant said Friday the Brooklyn Nets could have handled this tumultuous week a bit differently — a week in which his coach was fired and teammate Kyrie Irving was suspended for posting a link to an antisemitic work. Then Durant clarified on Twitter that he doesn’t condone hate speech and “is about spreading love always.” Durant spoke …

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
2 years, 1 month ago

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that …

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay in anti-semitism furore
2 years, 1 month ago

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay in anti-semitism furore

Firstpost  

Kyrie Irving’s reluctance to apologise came hours before the FBI said it had received credible information about a “broad” threat to synagogues in New Jersey, Irving’s home state. New York: The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no anti-semitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving …

Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
2 years, 1 month ago

Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay

The Hindu  

The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that Irving is “currently …

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving is 'insulated by fame and money'
2 years, 1 month ago

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving is 'insulated by fame and money'

Daily Mail  

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has called Kyrie Irving 'out of step with reality' for refusing to apologize for posting anti-Semitic material to his Twitter, and said there is 'little hope' the Nets star will change. Kyrie Irving refused to answer whether he held anti-Semitic beliefs on Thursday to media 'The Nets finally forced Irving to acknowledge the damage he's done …

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