President Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks host the Spurs. The visit is expected to bring heightened security to the Midtown arena above Penn Station.
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Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player and advocate for inclusion, has died at 47 after battling brain cancer. He made history in 2013 by publicly coming out while still active in the league.
Vivian Silver, a Canadian-born Jewish humanitarian living near the Gaza Strip, has gone missing after Hamas fighters attacked Israel over the weekend. Silver was known for her work to improve the plight of Palestinians and create a shared society between Jews and Arabs, and her son has started a Facebook page to spread awareness of her disappearance. The Israeli government is working with the international community to locate Silver and other missing people, and her friends and family remain hopeful that she will be found safe and sound.
NBA guard Ja Morant has been suspended for 25 games without pay due to a second incident of displaying a firearm on social media. The suspension, which will cost Morant approximately $7.5 million, is intended to send a message that gun violence will not be tolerated. Morant, who was the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year, will have the opportunity to return to the court after the suspension is over.
NBA guard Ja Morant has been suspended for eight games without pay for "conduct detrimental to the league" following an incident where he was seen holding a gun at a nightclub. The league's investigation did not conclude that the gun belonged to Morant, and he will forfeit about $669,000 in salary. The NBA has taken a hard stance on gun-related incidents and is committed to player safety.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has suspended Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant for eight games without pay following an incident in which he was seen on social media brandishing a gun in a Colorado club. The Glendale Police Department conducted an investigation, but was unable to determine that probable cause existed for the filing of any charges. The suspension will cost Morant over $400,000 in salary.
On Tuesday night, LeBron James made history by becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 39 years. The game was stopped for a special moment as James' family, including his mother, wife and children, took the floor. After the game, James expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play in the NBA and for the support of his family and fans. His record-breaking performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game.