Category: NBA Player

NBA Roundup: Without Starting Guards, Grizzlies Get by Lakers

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points and Desmond Bane added 23 as the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies returned to their winning ways Thursday with a 108–95 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Tyus Jones and De’Anthony Melton added 12 points each as the Grizzlies won without starting guards Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks, who are…


LeBron James Now Owns Part of the Pittsburgh Penguins

NBA star LeBron James has played for three NBA teams and has had $1 billion in career earnings including salary and endorsements. He can now add another title to his resume: National Hockey League (NHL) team owner. What Happened A rumored deal between the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL and Fenway Sports Group was announced…


NBA Player Accuses Nike of Remaining Silent Over CCP’s Human Rights Record, Forced Labor

Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter continued his criticism of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s human rights abuses by calling out Nike for remaining “silent” on the regime’s practices. “Dear @Nike Stop the modern day SLAVERY, now!!! #HypocriteNike #EndUyghurForcedLabor,” Kanter said on Twitter, publishing another video to his social media accounts on Monday. The Turkish NBA…