Marc Stein: NBA spokesman Mike Bass on Charlotte’s Miles Bridges after Bridges’ domestic violence arrest Wednesday: “We are in the process of gathering more information.” @CNN reports that Bridges’ next court date is July 20.
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The order was granted later Friday, …
The order was granted later Friday, with a judge saying Rondo must stay at least 500 feet away from the woman and the children, and must temporarily surrender any firearms to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. NBA spokesman Mike Bass told ESPN’s Malika Andrews that the league is aware of what allegedly happened and is “in the process of gathering more information.” Messages left by ESPN to Rondo’s representatives weren’t immediately returned.
Malika Andrews: In response to TMZ …
“N.B.A. games have aired in China …
“N.B.A. games have aired in China continuously for nearly 35 years, including this season on a number of other services,” Mike Bass, an N.B.A. spokesman, said in a statement on Thursday. “We believe broadcasting games to our fans in China and more than 200 other countries and territories is consistent with our mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the game of basketball.”
Shams Charania: NBA spokesman Mike Bass …
Shams Charania: Sources said the two …
Shams Charania: Sources said the two fans made inappropriate comments and gestures toward Lakers star LeBron James. No lifetime ban or further consequence is expected.
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said the …
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said the league has not “received a complaint of misconduct at the Suns organization through any of our processes, including our confidential workplace misconduct hotline or other correspondence.” NBPA executive director Michele Roberts said she was not aware of any reports from players of misconduct by Sarver or the Suns. “Apart from [point guard Chris Paul] and James Jones, we have not had much official contact with the team and none that I can think of with Sarver.”
While the NBA readies to resume the …
While the NBA readies to resume the season suspended by the coronavirus COVID-19, the league laid off approximately 100 employees this week. First reported by MorningConsult.com Thursday night, which obtained a copy of the letter in which NBA Chief Human Resources Officer Eric Hutcherson wrote the league was undergoing a reduction in force and restructuring of operations within select departments NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said in a statement, “We are restructuring certain functions at the league office to better align with changes in our business, particularly around digital media, and be well-positioned for future growth.”
About a month from its restart in …
About a month from its restart in Orlando, the NBA laid off many of its behind-the-scenes employees on Wednesday, the Daily News has learned. NBA representative Mike Bass said the layoffs were part of an organizational restructuring to adapt to a changing business model. A source estimated the layoffs to be over 100 people, but did not know the exact number.
The NBA’s revenue has been hurt by the …
The NBA’s revenue has been hurt by the coronavirus shutdown, but it’s unclear what role, if any, it played in the layoffs. A source said the NBA’s events staff, ticketing staff and team business staff endured cutbacks. One former employee told the News that commissioner Adam Silver had alluded to cuts in a recent town hall meeting, but noted that it felt weird for this to coincide with the NBA rolling out its plans for a restart.