Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony drives as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nathan Knight (13) gets airborne on a fake during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (6) during…
MINNEAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley have entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols as of Thursday afternoon, putting the Lakers in a tough spot for upcoming games as positive coronavirus test results continued throughout the league. The team announced that Westbrook, 33, and Bradley, 31, had entered protocols, joining Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard and Malik…
Avery Bradley reportedly will not compete when the NBA resumes its 2019-20 season in July, and it’s clear why. The Los Angeles Lakers guard has opted out of the season restart at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. for the sake of his eldest son. The 6-year-old reportedly has a history of struggling…
At forefront of Bradley’s decision to remain w/ his family is the well-being of the oldest of his 3 children. His 6-year old son has a history of struggling to recover from respiratory illnesses and would’ve been unlikely to be medically cleared to enter bubble with his family. https://t.co/yputDg2VJp — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2020 Bradley has been outspoken about his concerns surrounding the resumption of the 2020 season, siding with fellow guard and Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving on the issue. The two ex-Boston Celtics even created a coalition for players to voice their concerns about resuming play in Orlando, though the league ultimately moved forward with the idea. After this season, Bradley has one more year left on his contract with the Lakers. More NBA: League, Players Agree To Insurance Plan For Resumed Season
The last decade of the NBA has seen players protest police brutality and gun violence through shirts, through social media posts, through calls for change. This time, with the nation rapt with attention on the social issues of race, Lakers’ guard Avery Bradley is one of the NBA players who wants to see more. ESPN…
Two former members of the Boston Celtics have joined forces to give a voice to players with concerns about the NBA’s return-to-play plan. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley have created a coalition to give players a way to voice their concerns about resuming play without fear of retribution,…
The NBA’s full-steam return from its hiatus next month has lost some momentum as players have begun expressing dissent in the last week over the plan to return to play in Orlando. And reports indicate that differences of opinion could divide the Lakers locker room as the team considers chasing its 17th championship. An ESPN…