Carmelo Anthony, one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, has announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the league. He retires as the No. 9 scorer in league history and expressed his gratitude for the cities he represented and the fans that supported him. Anthony is also set to release a memoir, titled "Carmelo Anthony: On My Journey to the NBA," which will detail his journey and future plans. His retirement marks the end of an era for the NBA.
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Ja Morant, star of the Memphis Grizzlies, has taken "full accountability" for his recent suspension from the team after being seen in an Instagram Live video with a firearm. He has apologized for disappointing his supporters and the NBA is also investigating the incident. The Grizzlies have yet to comment on the length of the suspension.
The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended guard Ja Morant from all team activities pending a review by the NBA after a video surfaced on social media of him appearing to hold a gun. This is the second time Morant has been seen on social media holding what appears to be a gun, and the Grizzlies released a statement Sunday morning that they were aware of the video. Morant is a two-time All-Star and the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 19.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game this season.
On Sunday, tensions boiled over between Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Game 4 of their second round playoff series. Jokic was assessed a technical foul for the incident, and the Suns went on to win the game and tie the series. The altercation has sparked debate among fans and analysts, and the NBA is currently investigating the incident with potential disciplinary action to be determined soon. Both teams will now prepare for Game 5 of the series on Tuesday.
Brittney Griner, WNBA star and Olympic athlete, announced Thursday that she will no longer play basketball overseas during the WNBA offseason, citing the disparity in pay between the leagues and her recent detainment in Russia on drug-related charges. Griner, speaking to reporters for the first time since her return to the U.S., got emotional while discussing her experience and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Dwyane Wade, a retired NBA great, recently revealed in an interview that he and his family moved out of Florida due to the state's restrictive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people. His comments come as Florida has become increasingly hostile to the LGBTQ+ community, and have been met with support from the LGBTQ+ community. His story is a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, and of the power of individuals to make a difference.
Elon Musk has come under fire for paying for three celebrities to keep their blue check marks on Twitter without subscribing to the new Twitter Blue service, which costs $8 a month. This has caused controversy, as it appears to be preferential treatment and circumvents the system. Twitter has yet to comment on the situation, and the three celebrities will be able to keep their check marks without paying.
In Game 2 of the Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors series, Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected after a controversial incident with Kings forward Domantas Sabonis. Green appeared to stomp on Sabonis' chest, and Sabonis was given a technical foul for grabbing Green's leg. The incident has sparked debate among NBA fans, with some arguing for a harsher punishment for Green. Game 3 of the series will take place on Thursday, and it is unclear if any further action will be taken against Green.