Royce White: What black athletes can do to leverage their societal position is even less complex. Many of these lukewarm centrists want to use leverage as a noun. But leverage is one of those unique words that does not exist without action. In that way leverage is the perfect reflection of what is needed now. Leverage is a verb, it requires use. If one doesn’t use their leverage, it simply does not exist in a real way. Anybody saying athletes should return to play in order to “leverage” their celebrity so they can speak about these issues on some “larger platform” does not understand the gravity of this moment. They don’t understand the call to social duty. As you and many others have recently voiced, our activism can no longer take shape as these infertile awareness campaigns. Everybody is aware, they’ve been aware. This time, only action will suffice.
Royce White: What black athletes can do to leverage the…
February 4, 2023 | 5:34 pm EST Update
Nic Claxton on Kyrie Irving's trade request: I always respect his decision, whatever that may be
Brian Lewis: Nic Claxton on Kyrie: “I always respect his decision, whatever that may be. And that’s my brother. And you know, just got to roll with who’s here.” #nets
Nick Friedell: Nic Claxton said he doesn’t feel like Kyrie let the team down. “At the end of the day we’re all our own individuals.” Claxton said he stands by Kyrie and he stands with his teammates.
Nick Friedell: Claxton admitted that he was caught off guard by news of Kyrie’s request. Royce O’Neale said he was surprised. Nets locker room feels understandably off prior to tonight’s game.
Kristian Winfield: TJ Warren is officially out tonight vs. the Wizards. #NetsWorld
Orlando: Wendell Carter Jr (right foot plantar fascia strain) has been upgraded to available for Sunday’s game against Charlotte.
Cleveland: Caris LeVert (right hamstring soreness) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game against Indiana.
Detroit: Cory Joseph (low back soreness) has been downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against Phoenix.
