SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala was fined $10,000 on Monday for racially charged remarks deemed “inappropriate” by the NBA. Iguodala incurred the wrath of the league for comments made following the Warriors’ 103-102 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday. Asked about a plan by coach Steve Kerr to rest Iguodala and other Warriors stars for Saturday’s game against San Antonio, Iguodala replied: “Nope, no clue. I do […]
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NBA: Pelicans hire Ferry despite racial comments incident
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Danny Ferry, embroiled in a racial comments controversy that led to his leaving the NBA Atlanta Hawks a year ago, has been hired by the rival New Orleans Pelicans as a special advisor. Pelicans general manager Dell Demps announced the move on Wednesday. “Danny’s experience, insight and achievements will be a welcomed addition to the Pelicans as we continue our quest to improve the team,” Demps said. In 2014, […]





