Floyd’s death sparked protests worldwide. It also brought more attention to the tragedy of Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman shot to death by police in her home on March 13 during a raid turned wrong.
Towns and Russell, who first met when they played against each other in high school, were selected first and second, respectively, in the 2015 NBA draft by the Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. Early in their careers, the two bonded like brothers despite playing in different cities.
"You talk openly. You talk freely. But because we live in a clickbait society, it becomes something bigger. You don't have to defend it. That's just what media is. ... It's entertainment. I'm not going to let it put me against anybody anymore at any point. Because that's not what it's about. ... Don't have to put me against anyone else! It's never been about that. It's about the love. Peace."
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dividual or a team breaks COVID-19 protocol?In an updated version of the health and safety protocols released this weekend, the NBA laid out what the potential punishments will be for players, staff and teams that violate them. The protocol states that any "failure or refusal to comply" may subject players and staff in Tiers 1 and 2 to disciplinary action by either the league or individual teams, up to and including warnings, fines and/or suspensions. Anyone who is found to be noncompliant may also have to go through educational sessions on the importance of following the protocols and how they can protect both themselves and others.
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Not only are the practices "far shorter" than what Vogel has done in the past during training camp, but he's already planned an off day Wednesday to get his players off their feet.
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The fact that this is left so open-ended is an indication that the NBA is well aware of the difficult road ahead. Already we have seen two Warriors players and one Washington Wizards player test positive, according to those teams.
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