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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 475

Brooklyn Nets

Israel supporters at a game between the Brooklyn Nets and Israel's Maccabi Raanana, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, October 12, 2023. (Luke Tress/JTA)
October 14, 2023, 12:26 am
Brooklyn Nets-Maccabi Ra’anana game turns into catharsis for Israel supporters
Planned before Hamas’s terror onslaught, the exhibition game took place as scheduled, bringing some much-needed comfort to Jewish fans and players alike
By Luke Tress
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP/Jessie Alcheh)
February 6, 2023, 5:29 am
NBA’s Irving traded to Mavericks, whose Jewish owner criticized antisemitism scandal
Mark Cuban adds star guard to Dallas roster, despite speaking out against him last year for promoting a film replete with anti-Jewish tropes
By Gabe Friedman
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and guard Killian Hayes (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Detroit, December 18, 2022. (Duane Burleson/AP)
December 20, 2022, 10:30 pm
Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with Hanukkah display after antisemitism scandal
In NBA game against Brooklyn Nets, scoreboard features ‘Happy Hanukkah’ message along with lit menorah
By jacob gurvis
Illustrative: Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) as Avdija drives toward the Wizards basket during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, December 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
November 5, 2022, 8:32 am
‘Need to be consequences’: Israeli Deni Avdija backs suspension of Kyrie Irving
Jewish forward says not right of Brooklyn Nets star to ‘let little kids that follow’ him on social media be exposed to antisemitism
By NOAH TRISTER
In this photo from November 1, 2022, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets brings the ball up the court during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center in New York City. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images North America/AFP)
November 5, 2022, 7:49 am
Nike suspends ties with NBA star Kyrie Irving: ‘We condemn any form of antisemitism’
Apparel giant announces it will no longer release the Brooklyn Nets player’s new signature shoe, as team’s general manager says 5-game suspension was ‘best course of action’
By AFP
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP/Jessie Alcheh)
November 4, 2022, 3:13 am
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over refusal to disavow antisemitism
Brooklyn basketball team says player ‘unfit to be associated’ with it after he declines to apologize for promoting anti-Jewish film; ADL backs removal, rejects promised donation
By AP and ToI Staff
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks for help against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Oct. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
November 3, 2022, 4:21 am
Nets’ Kyrie Irving ‘takes responsibility’ for promoting antisemitic film
In joint statement with ADL and Brooklyn team, basketball player says he is aware of negative impact toward Jews, will donate $500,000 to anti-hate groups
By Brian Mahoney
Fans wearing matching "Fight Antisemitism" shirts watch Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP/Jessie Alcheh)
November 1, 2022, 5:23 pm
Courtside NBA fans wear ‘fight antisemitism’ shirts at Kyrie Irving game
Group protests against Brooklyn Nets guard, who has refused to back down after tweeting link to anti-Jewish film despite outcry from ADL, NBA
By Denis P. Gorman
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks for help against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Oct. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
October 30, 2022, 10:24 am
Brooklyn Nets’ Irving defends promoting antisemitic movie: ‘Did I harm anybody?’
‘I’m not alone. I have a whole army around me,’ claims basketball star, who says he agrees with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on secret occult societies, but not Sandy Hook
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving tries to get past Milwaukee Bucks' George Hill during the first half of an NBA basketball game, October 26, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
October 30, 2022, 12:59 am
After linking to antisemitic film, NBA’s Irving says he respects all religions
Brooklyn Nets basketball star says ‘antisemitic’ label ‘not justified,’ after his team called him out on tweet supporting 2018 movie ‘Hebrews to Negroes: Wake up Black America’
By AFP
Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving tries to get past Milwaukee Bucks' George Hill during the first half of an NBA basketball game, October 26, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
October 29, 2022, 8:52 am
Brooklyn Nets ‘strongly condemn’ Kyrie Irving’s support for antisemitic film
Benched for much of last season over refusal to get vaccinated, player previously supported idea of Earth being flat and shared a clip from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
By Brian Mahoney
Amar'e Stoudemire speaks in an Instagram video about his leaving the Brooklyn Nets, May 18, 2022. (Screenshot via JTA)
May 19, 2022, 9:09 pm
Amar’e Stoudemire drops Nets coaching gig to focus on Shabbat game
Former NBA star, now Orthodox Jew, reveals he told Nets coach Steve Nash he feels he is not able give his all to position because he doesn’t work on Saturdays
By Gabe Friedman and CALEB GUEDES-REED
Amare Stoudemire attends the 2021 Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series at Gulfstream Park, on January 23, 2021 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for The Stronach Group via JTA)
January 26, 2021, 11:36 pm
As Brooklyn Nets coach, Amar’e Stoudemire doesn’t work on Shabbat
NBA club accepts request of ex-star who has converted to Judaism and played for Israeli teams in recent years
By Gabe Friedman
Theo Pinson of the Brooklyn Nets warms up at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Jan. 12, 2020, wearing a 'No Place for Hate\ shirt. (Courtesy of the Anti-Defamation League via JTA)
January 13, 2020, 11:55 pm
Brooklyn Nets warm up in ‘No Place for Hate’ shirts with ADL logo
Anti-Defamation League starts campaign as the number of anti-Semitic attacks rises across the New York area, particularly in Brooklyn
By Marcy Oster
Leonard Petlakh, executive director of the Jewish Community Center, Kings Bay Y (YouTube screenshot)
February 28, 2017, 12:12 pm
Man convicted of assaulting NY Jewish center head flees to Turkey
Assailant punched Kings Bay Y chief in the face following Brooklyn Nets-Maccabi Tel Aviv exhibition game
By JTA
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