Rick Carlisle
Mike Brown comes off the bench to call out instructions in the second half as the Golden State Warriors played the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at Fedex Forum in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The Warriors lost to the Grizzlies 134-95. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Transformative year: Black coaches now lead 50% of NBA teams

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 02, 2022 01:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2017, file photo, from left, Paul George, Andre Roberson, Carmelo Anthony and Josh Heustis link arms during the playing of the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Oklahoma City. Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle isn't sure what to expect from players during the national anthem when the NBA season resumes in empty arenas late this month in Florida. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder 10/19/2017

Jul. 03, 2020 02:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 27, 2020, file phohto, Chicago Red Stars' Julie Ertz, second from left, holds Casey Short, center, while other players for the team kneel during the national anthem before an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Washington Spirit at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The National Women's Soccer League revised its anthem policy after most players knelt during the anthem before season-opening games last weekend at the Challenge Cup. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 03, 2020 02:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Simon Pagenaud, of France, leads the field through the first turn on the start of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. It is finally May and acceptable to declare this a crummy year for Roger Penske to have purchased Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The iconic track was scheduled to open this week for racing, but everything has been put on hold, including the Indianapolis 500, because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
The Latest: Indy high school to hold graduation at Speedway

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2020 05:05 PM EDT

Dallas Mavericks' Tim Hardaway Jr., left, makes his move against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Porzingis leads short-handed Mavericks past 76ers 117-98

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 20, 2019 11:03 PM EST