Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (3/8-3/14/18)
March 8, 2018
Notes, and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
Golden State Warriors
NBA Partners with Brotherhood Crusade for All-Star Weekend to Highlight South L.A.
February 22, 2018
NBA Voices, a yearlong initiative curated by the league’s commissioner Adam Silver to address social injustice, hosted a candid conversation between NBA All-Stars, Los Angeles Police Department, members of the Brotherhood Crusade and community leaders at John Muir Middle School in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Toronto’s DeRozan And Golden State’s Curry Named Kia NBA Players Of The Month
February 3, 2018
The Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in January.
Stephen Curry And Golden State Warriors Continue To Lead NBA Merchandise Sales
January 27, 2018
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors remain in the top spots on the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise lists, respectively. Results are based on NBAStore.com sales from October 2017 through December 2017.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/4- 1/10/18)
January 6, 2018
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NBA Official Kirkland And Warriors’ Livingston Both Suspended
December 6, 2017
NBA Official Courtney Kirkland has been removed from the league’s officiating rotation for one week and Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston has been suspended one game without pay for their roles in an on-court altercation
Ingram Shines in Loss to Warriors
December 3, 2017
Although he led all scorers with 32 points while battling against the Golden State Warriors, forward Brandon Ingram could not celebrate his career achievement.
Wizards’ Felix and Morris Suspended; Three Others Fined
November 4, 2017
Washington Wizards guard Carrick Felix and forward Markieff Morris have each been suspended one game without pay for leaving the bench area during an altercation.
Golden State’s Curry And Iguodala Fined
October 24, 2017
NBA Champions are punished for unsportsmanlike conduct as they lose to the Memphis Grizzlies
NBA and NBPA Revamp All-Star Game Format
October 13, 2017
– 2018 All-Star Captains to Draft Teams from Players Voted as Starters and Reserves;
No East vs. West Matchup for First Time in Event History –
NBA TV’s Preseason Coverage to Feature 21 Live Game Telecasts in 13 Days Including Anticipated Team Debuts of Paul George, Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, Jimmy Butler & Lonzo Ball
September 28, 2017
Preseason Programming Lineup to Feature Open Court, NBA GameTime, Team Previews & Expanded “82 Burning Questions” Themed Episodes of The Starters
Lakers Sign Andrew Bogut
September 27, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Andrew Bogut, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Bogut played 26 games (21 starts) with Dallas and one game with Cleveland last season, tallying 2.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.6 minutes. The seven-footer has played in 671 career games (651 starts) for Milwaukee, Golden State, Dallas and Cleveland, with averages of 10.0 points (.534 FG%), 8.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks in 29.1 minutes. A member of the 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors,
Lakers to Retire Kobe Bryant’s Jerseys
September 16, 2017
The Los Angeles Lakers will retire Kobe Bryant’s jersey numbers 8 and 24 in a halftime ceremony to be held on December 18 when the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at the STAPLES Center.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (8/17-8/23/17)
August 23, 2017
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Lakers Sign Briante Weber
August 15, 2017
Weber appeared in 20 games with Golden State and Charlotte in 2016-17.