All NBA Teams All NBA Teams Eastern Atlanta Boston Brooklyn Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Detroit Indiana Miami Milwaukee New York Orlando Philadelphia Toronto Washington Western Dallas Denver Golden State Houston LA Clippers LA Lakers Memphis Minnesota New Orleans Oklahoma City Phoenix Portland Sacramento San Antonio Utah Jay King: Jayson Tatum said it’s very frustrating for… shares share tweet pin sms send email 2 years ago – via Twitter ByJayKing Jay King: Jayson Tatum said it’s very frustrating for players that want to go home, to their communities, during this time, but are stuck in the bubble. More on Players Boycott 2 years ago – via Twitter MarcJSpears Marc J. Spears: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said a couple of players have considered going home. Tatum says they are “trying to figure out today” what to do in terms of Game 1 against Toronto. 2 years ago – via Twitter joevardon Joe Vardon: Jayson Tatum: ‘If we sit out a game or the rest of the playoffs, we understand how big of an impact that would have.' 2 years ago – via Twitter ByJayKing Jay King: Jayson Tatum said players are upset and angry and trying to decide something they can do. He said they understand how big an impact a boycott could have. 2 years ago – via Twitter chrisgrenham Chris Grenham: Jayson Tatum: "We're more than just basketball players, we're people. We have these raw emotions and feelings." 2 years ago – via Twitter SIChrisMannix Chris Mannix: Tatum: "We’re in this bubble and have been isolated. Some guys have talked about going home to be there." Tatum adds that the team will discuss the situation again today. Says "no one is going to be judged one way or the other." 2 years ago – via Twitter kylegoon Kyle Goon: Brad Stevens said that he sees what the Celtics (and others in the NBA) are doing and saying about social justice “make a huge impact,” and he sees it through how his young sons react and talk about it themselves. He’s advised players who are frustrated to “stay the course.” 2 years ago – via Twitter TimBontemps Tim Bontemps: Brad Stevens: “This is maddening because it keeps happening over and over.” Has said repeatedly he’s trying to be there for his players as much as possible and is available to them and supportive of them in any way possible. 2 years ago – via Twitter JaredWeissNBA Jared Weiss: Grant Williams on boycott discussions: "We started with the kneeling and we hoped it would send a message. It sent a message, but then it was pushed out...There's something that has to happen." 2 years ago – via Twitter ByJayKing Jay King: Grant Williams on a potential boycott: “If we’re not playing, what are we doing?” Said part of the discussion is coming up with real action that can hopefully lead to actual change. 2 years ago – via Twitter SIChrisMannix Chris Mannix: Grant Williams says that players feel like their message was getting through when they kneeled early, but it has been forgotten. Williams says "something has to happen." Focus has been on doing something substantive. 2 years ago – via Twitter chrisgrenham Chris Grenham: Brad Stevens: "These guys are people first. They care deeply about the communities they grew up in and the communities they live in." 2 years ago – via Twitter ByJayKing Jay King: Stevens said Cs have had a couple different meetings about where they stand amid all the emotions of the ongoing racial injustices. He said he understands the desire to do more, the desire to not play or the desire to leave the bubble — and he’s here to support what guys choose. 2 years ago – via Twitter JaredWeissNBA Jared Weiss: Stevens on the boycott idea: "Each individual, we support 100%...We totally understand anybody's reaction to what's going on outside of here to want to do more, or the desire to not play, or the desire to leave. We just tell them we support you. It's bigger than basketball." 2 years ago – via Twitter BrianTRobb Brian Robb: Brad Stevens on a potential boycott: "I haven't heard a lot of talk from our team about not playing." Stevens indicates he would support whatever decision each player makes. 2 years ago – via Twitter MarcJSpears No boycott planned for Magic/Bucks game Marc J. Spears: One Bucks player said to his knowledge there has been no discussion amongst his teammates about boycotting this afternoons game against the Magic, @TheUndefeated was told. 2 years ago – via Twitter michaelgrange Michael Grange: Nurse cites Masai Ujiri video as one reason the Raptors have felt the need to act a bit more viscerally or urgently. “It’s a little personal for our guys.” ... 2 years ago – via Twitter JLew1050 Josh Lewenberg: Nick Nurse said the mood of the team was "OK" today - not better, not worse. "There's still issues on the table here that they're working through." 2 years ago – via Twitter SIChrisMannix Chris Mannix: Nurse, asked if the Raptors were talking about boycotting Game 1 or leaving the bubble: "I really don’t know. I have heard a couple of our guys say they were thinking about going home. I don’t know if that's a team-wide thing." 2 years ago – via Twitter JLew1050 Josh Lewenberg: Nick Nurse: "The players are deeply disappointed... They want to be part of a solution. They want to help. They want justice. They want this particular problem to be handled in a better way. Boycotting the game has come up as a way to demand more action." 2 years ago – via Twitter JLew1050 Josh Lewenberg: Nick Nurse, asked how likely a Raptors-Celtics Game 1 boycott seems right now: "I don't think I can put a percentage on it. The discussions are ongoing. It is on the table. There are other things on the table as well." 2 years ago – via Twitter SIChrisMannix Chris Mannix: Nick Nurse confirms that Raptors players met last night. Nurse says a boycott of tomorrow's game is "on the table," along with other things. "There are still issues on the table here that they are working through." 2 years ago – via Twitter MarcJSpears NBA players have discussed going home, per Nick Nurse Marc J. Spears: Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says he has heard a couple of players talk about going home. 2 years ago – via Twitter TheSteinLine Marc Stein: Raptors coach Nick Nurse says a potential boycott that has been discussed jointly by Toronto and Boston players for Thursday's Game 1 of their second-round series "is on the table" ... but Nurse also acknowledged that the players are discussing other measures as well 2 years ago – via Twitter TimBontemps Tim Bontemps: Nick Nurse: "Boycotting the game has come up for them as a way to again try to demand a little more action. And I think that's really what they want. I think there's enough attention and there's not quite enough action, and I think that's what I can sense from the discussion." 2 years ago – via Twitter MarcJSpears Marc J. Spears: Feeling after meeting last night was the majority of the Raptors and Celtics players wanted to play in Game 1 after a meeting in the players’ lounge at the Grand Destino Hotel, source told @TheUndefeated. Both teams expected to meet again tonight and discuss options. 2 years ago – via Twitter MarcJSpears Raptors, Celtics players meet to discuss potential boycott Marc J. Spears: Raptors & Celtics players met last night at their hotel about possibly boycotting tomorrow Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals and other potential measures in light of the Jacob Blake shooting, a source told @TheUndefeated. Source from both teams says everything on table. 2 years ago – via Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports Players to boycott games out of protest? The NBA Players Association executive committee is in active discussions with players who are seeking guidance on the logistics of potentially boycotting games, league sources told Yahoo Sports. 2 years ago – via Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports An assembly, organized by players who are emotionally traumatized by the latest police-involved shooting of an African American that was captured on video, was held Tuesday night at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, sources said, and there were multiple conversations about what actions could be taken throughout the day. 2 years ago – via Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul — the union president — and Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala — first vice president of the union — were in attendance to show support, sources said. Players began reaching out to the committee in recent days, sharing that they’re not in the right frame of mind to play basketball, sources said. 2 years ago – via Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports The union’s approach is to educate players on the pros and cons of boycotting games and reassuring them that they would be supported regardless of whatever they decide to do, sources said. There is ongoing dialogue on what more could be done inside the bubble to raise awareness to racial injustice in an effort to enact change and thwart police brutality toward people of color, sources said. 2 years ago – via Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports The hearts of players are heavy, with some feeling intense guilt for playing and that they’re providing entertainment that is drowning out the injustices that are plaguing this country, sources said. Players can request to speak with a counselor in the bubble by setting up an appointment in the league’s campus app, but because of confidentiality it’s not known if that resource is being utilized, sources said. Activism, Uncategorized Activism, Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Storyline: Players Boycott shares share tweet pin sms send email
ESPN's analyst Mike Schmitz joining Blazers as assistant GM Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN’s NBA Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz is finalizing a deal to become an assistant GM with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Schmitz will play a significant role with new GM Joe Cronin in leading the Blazers’ domestic and international scouting departments. 6 hours ago – via Twitter wojespn Draft, Joe Cronin, Media, Mike Schmitz, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Draft, Joe Cronin, Media, Mike Schmitz, Portland Trail Blazers This rumor is part of a storyline: 26 more rumors
Schmitz is expected to remain with ESPN through the June 23 NBA Draft, and formally begin his duties with Portland in July. The Blazers have the seventh overall pick in 2022 Draft. Schmitz, 32, has been a draft analyst for ESPN since 2017, and worked previously for DraftExpress and as a video coordinator with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA’s G League in 2012-2013. 6 hours ago – via Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN Draft, Joe Cronin, Media, Mike Schmitz, Uncategorized Draft, Joe Cronin, Media, Mike Schmitz, Portland Trail Blazers
Ohm Youngmisuk: The Warriors held a moment of silence for the victims of the Uvalde shooting and posted this information for fans to support sensible gun legislation. The Warriors held a moment of silence for the victims of the Uvalde shooting and posted this information for fans to support sensible gun legislation. pic.twitter.com/y7HOvOqzAV — Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) May 27, 2022 6 hours ago – via Twitter NotoriousOHM Activism, Politics, Uncategorized Activism, Politics, Golden State Warriors
In the aftermath of the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, the Miami Heat used a pre-game moment to urge fans to contact U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Florida Republicans, “demanding their support for common sense gun laws” — and telling them they can “make change at the ballot box.” Rubio, who is up for re-election this fall, didn’t like it. He took to Twitter on Thursday, lambasting the NBA for “politicizing a horrific tragedy in America.” 6 hours ago – via Anthony Man @ South Florida Sun-Sentinel Activism, Marco Rubio, Politics, Uncategorized Activism, Marco Rubio, Politics, Miami Heat
“The Heat urges you to contact your state senators by calling 202-224-3121 to leave a message demanding their support for common sense gun laws. You can also make change at the ballot box. Visit heat.com/vote to register and let your voice be heard this fall,” the statement said. Many fans could be heard cheering as the announcement was made. 6 hours ago – via Anthony Man @ South Florida Sun-Sentinel Activism, Marco Rubio, Politics, Uncategorized Activism, Marco Rubio, Politics, Miami Heat
Steve Kerr after viral comments on mass shootings: I've had a lot of people reach out to me Melissa Rohlin: Steve Kerr on the reaction he’s received to his comments on the mass shootings. “I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me, most asking what they can do… What I’m asking people to do is get involved in their local communities…call your senators.” 7 hours ago – via Twitter melissarohlin Activism, Coaching, Politics, Steve Kerr, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Activism, Coaching, Politics, Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
Callie Caplan: Steve Kerr has encouraged others to call their reps since his viral comment on Uvalde: “I have lots of friends who are Democrats and lots of friends who are Republicans. All I know is they all want gun violence to go away, so we just need to get our public servants to respond.” 7 hours ago – via Twitter CallieCaplan Activism, Coaching, Politics, Steve Kerr, Uncategorized Activism, Coaching, Politics, Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
Melissa Rohlin: Kidd was asked about his comment that the Warriors play zone because they can’t guard them one-on-one. He said it’s a compliment to his guys, not a shot at the Warriors. But he added that as a player, he knows if a coach makes adjustments, it’s because his team can’t do something 7 hours ago – via Twitter melissarohlin Coaching, Uncategorized Coaching, Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors