Nets suspend G Irving for failing to disavow antisemitism
NEW YORK (AP) — 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.”
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Nets suspend Kyrie Irving at least 5 games without pay for 'harmful impact of his conduct'
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."
NBA star Kyrie Irving suspended over ‘antisemitic’ tweet
NEW YORK: The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his 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 unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” “We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film. This was not the first time he had the opportunity — but failed — to clarify,” the Nets said in a statement.
NBA-Irving stops short of apology for publicizing anti-Semitic film
:Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving said on Thursday he meant no harm in posting a link to an anti-Semitic documentary on social media but stopped short of offering the formal apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had been looking for.
Silver laments lack of apology from Irving over promoting anti-Semitic film
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday that he was disappointed Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had not apologized for posting a link to an anti-Semitic documentary on social media and plans to meet with the seven-times All-Star next week.
Warriors get '22 title rings, unveil banner -- 'Special night'
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors unveiled their 2021-22 NBA championship banner and handed out their rings Tuesday night ahead of the regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Atlanta Hawks aim to close out 2022 NBA Abu Dhabi Games with another win over Bucks
Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan has called for his team to improve when they meet Milwaukee Bucks in the second of the two 2022 NBA Abu Dhabi Games on Saturday.
Murray steals show as Hawks beat Bucks in Abu Dhabi
Murray, traded by the Spurs in the off-season, scored 25 with nine assists and eight rebounds, followed by team-mate Trae Young who had 22 points.