Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision
The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that's four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA championship began the moment Ime Udoka took the microphone at his introductory news conference.
As celebrities promote a "Marshall Plan for Moms," efforts to help parents gain steam in Washington
On Thursday, 50 men signed a letter in the Washington Post calling on Congress to support the so-called "Marshall Plan for Moms." Their full-page push comes as lawmakers have been campaigning for several pieces of legislation that promote parent-friendly policies like paid leave and child tax credits. More than 2 million women have exited the workforce since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to the National Women's Law Center. Two weeks ago, Democratic New York Congresswoman Grace Meng introduced the Marshall Plan for Moms in the House. Democrats have also introduced legislation to make the expanded child tax credits permanent.
cbsnews.comNBA says no plans for pause, but it will address pandemic protocols to ease Covid-19 troubles
But due to the NBA's Covid-19 protocols, the Sixers technically had enough players to compete. The team had seven players on the court in the Jan. 9 loss, as one of the latest NBA Covid-19 scares impacted the team. This is what the NBA signed up for when it went head-to-head with Covid-19. The Boston Celtics' matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday was also delayed due to another outbreak throughout NBA clubs. There are no plans to pause the season, and we will continue to be guided by our medical experts and health and safety protocols."
cnbc.comNumerous NBA teams react to Capitol rioting and Jacob Blake decision, on and off the court
Wednesday's events came one day after the announcement of a decision to not bring charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat teams kneel during the playing of the National Anthem before the start of their NBA game on January 6, 2021, in Miami. The Celtics discussed the Blake decision earlier in the day, before the events in the Capitol unfolded. The two teams took the knee while the National Anthem played at the Chase Center in L.A. That resulted in a turnover, as did the ensuing Detroit possession when Blake Griffin held the ball and players took a knee again.
cbsnews.comPhiladelphia 76ers need Doc Rivers to fix its culture and win as the team eyes future business and a new arena
That's the label NBA insiders give Doc Rivers after his quick move from the L.A. Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers. "Chief Performance Officer," one NBA executive said when describing Rivers' hire. The NBA executive agreed to speak to CNBC on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of discussing team business. "It's appropriate in this circumstance," added former NBA executive Andy Dolich when told of the "CPO" label. Rivers' new five-year contract is north of $40 million and includes incentives which trigger on team performance.
cnbc.comSteve Kerr and other top NBA coaches are offering virtual coaching during the pandemic
On Thursday, virtual coaching platform eCoach announced the launch of training videos from more than 40 of the NBA's most elite head and assistant coaches. Coaches including Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr, Toronto Raptors Coach Nick Nurse and Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers are sharing shooting tips and their coaching expertise to players of all levels. "We're just really looking for ways to spread coaching and instruction to people who wouldn't otherwise be able to get it, especially from NBA coaches," Kerr told CNBC in an interview this week. eCoach's partnership with the National Basketball Coaches Association allows not just access to top coaches but also access to NBA game footage to drill in key points and show their teachings in action. "We believe that for coaches, this is a perfect way to communicate the game during this unusual period of time," Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and president of the National Basketball Coaches Association told CNBC.
cnbc.comHarden scores 47 points, Rockets beat Clippers 102-93
Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as LA Clippers' Ivica Zubac (40) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Houston. HOUSTON - James Harden scored 47 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Clippers 102-93 in a wild game that saw Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers ejected in the fourth quarter Wednesday night. Leonard led the Clippers with 26 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists and Lou Williams added 20 points off the bench. Capela has had at least 20 rebounds in three straight games to become the first Rocket to do that since Moses Malone in 1982. ... Green had 20 points.