These are the articles the top NBA reporters have been sharing on Twitter the last 12 hours. Enjoy!
Colin Kaepernick explains protest of National Anthem – via nfl.com
August 27 10:15 AM
The 49ers quarterback has refused to stand for the National Anthem, telling Steve Wyche, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color.”
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In praise of Colin Kaepernick’s social conscience: For this moment, let’s measure the embattled 49ers QB by what he says when he doesn’t have to – Talking Points – via blogs.mercurynews.com
August 27 02:28 PM
Colin Kaepernick did not have to speak out–or, literally, post these images on Instagram–and he surely knew that if he did, he’d be howled at by all the football fans who don’t want to hear football players doing anything but… Continue Reading →
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Colin Kaepernick Did the Right Thing in Protesting Anthem Despite the Cost – via bleacherreport.com
August 27 02:55 PM
This was Muhammad Ali in the 1970s, the man most of America recently celebrated as an angelic truth teller, a necessary and historic part of the American story. He was speaking about professional athletes…
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Bryce Harper explodes after strike call, promptly earns ejection in Nats’ loss – via washingtonpost.com
August 27 07:05 PM
It was Harper’s eighth career ejection and his second this season.
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NBA Saturday: Drummond on Course to Take Game to Another Level – via basketballinsiders.com
August 27 03:12 PM
Already one of the best centers in the NBA, Andre Drummond still has plenty of room to improve.
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Colin Kaepernick, the 49ers and the national anthem: It takes integrity to make the statement he did, but he has to know there will be consequences – Talking Points – via blogs.mercurynews.com
August 27 02:07 PM
(Photo courtesy @jenniferleechan) Even in the middle of Colin Kaepernick’s odd and tense career relationship with the 49ers, this was an odd, quiet and tense scene in the Levi’s Stadium locker room late last night: Kaepernick stood at his locker… Continue Reading →
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Fun With Lineups: Impact of Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor – via phillymag.com
August 27 08:06 AM
During his rookie season Jahlil Okafor showed that he can score in the post. But can he make his team better?
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Does Russell Westbrook’s new Jordan Brand commercial take Durant shot? – via cbssports.com
August 27 11:50 AM
It’s a very interesting tagline, to say the least
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OKC coach Billy Donovan on Russell Westbrook: ‘He wants to win at the highest level’ – via sports.yahoo.com
August 26 01:11 PM
On The Vertical Pod with Woj, Donovan discusses Westbrook’s role and what makes him special.
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