Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
With the presidential election about two months away, President Donald Trump has focused his messaging on the nationwide protests against systemic racism, including the NBA’s efforts to combat such injustices.
Trump recently called the league a “political organization” and tried to ruin its credibility by pointing out its declining ratings in recent years.
It caused New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart to use some harsh language to criticize the commander in chief.
Trump’s comments were prompted by players temporarily boycotting games last week in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis.
Players quickly agreed to continue the 2020 NBA Playoffs, provided that team owners use their wealth and influence to effect change when it comes to systemic racism.
Trump has a documented history of publicly going after athletes. He infamously criticized NFL players who took a knee during the playing of the national anthem to protest racial injustice.
Donald Trump officially became the 47th president of the United States on Monday, and during…
A winter storm wreaked havoc in southeast Texas on Tuesday, covering the Houston area in…
With the Cleveland Cavaliers on pace to win 70 games, it shouldn't come as a…
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones donated to the inaugural committee for President Donald Trump, according…
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero explained the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to…
The Chicago Bears reportedly are hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next…