Vaughn replaces Steve Nash, who was fired after a 2-5 start and amid franchise chaos that included Kyrie Irving’s promotion of an antisemitic film.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Wizards’ Deni Avdija, NBA’s lone Jewish player, addresses Kyrie Irving controversy
“I think he made a mistake. But you need to understand he gives an example to people and people look up to him,” Deni Avdija said of Kyrie Irving.
Kevin Durant talks Kyrie Irving ‘chaos,’ blames media, then tweets clarification
After Kevin Durant didn’t initially condemn Kyrie Irving’s antisemitic behavior and comments, he tweeted a clarification after media availability.
Nets GM says Kyrie Irving’s apology just the first step to return from suspension
Nets general manager Sean Marks said Friday morning that Irving needs to meet with anti-hate groups and Jewish leaders before he returns to the team.
Kyrie Irving suspended at least five games by Brooklyn Nets after antisemitic social media posts
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay for refusing to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”
Lawsuit filed against San Antonio Spurs, Josh Primo over guard’s alleged indecent exposure
The San Antonio Spurs ignored their former sports psychologist’s reports of Josh Primo’s indecent exposure, an attorney for the woman said Thursday.
Adam Silver ‘disappointed’ with Kyrie Irving’s behavior, lack of ‘unqualified apology’
NBA commissioner Adam Silver will meet with Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving to talk about his support of antisemitic views and reckless use of social media.
Brooklyn Nets fire head coach Steve Nash amid tumultuous start to season
Off to a 2-5 start, the Nets decided to cut ties with Nash, who was in his third season of his first head-coaching job.
Lakers squandering what’s left of prime LeBron James years and that’s negligent | Opinion
It’s bizarre the Los Angeles front office hasn’t done more to surround LeBron James with better shooters – a blueprint that yielded the 2020 title.
Former Pistons Bad Boy now playing by the rules in role with NBA
Joe Dumars, a member of the Detroit Pistons teams that won titles in 1989 and 1990, is the NBA’s latest disciplinarian.