NBA star LaMelo Ball fined $100k for homophobic remark in postgame interview
Ball later apologized, saying, “I’ve got love for everybody, and I don’t discriminate.”
November 18, 2024
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NBA, Charlotte Hornets: We Do Not Support the Proposed 'Fix' to HB 2
A new version of the legislation would allow trans people to “prove” their gender by providing a “certificate of sex reassignment.”
July 1, 2016
Michael Jordan and His N.C. Team 'Oppose Discrimination'
The basketball star said his team, the Charlotte Hornets, is "opposed to discrimination in any form."
April 27, 2016
NBA Could Move All-Star Game Back to N.C. If Anti-LGBT Bill Amended
The game could return to the Tar Heel State as early as 2019.
October 19, 2016
North Carolina to Host 2019 NBA All-Star Game
Charlotte became eligible to host the game after North Carolina passed a "compromise" bill that repealed House Bill 2.
May 24, 2017
NBA Won't Pull All-Star Game From N.C. -- Yet
A decision now would deprive the NBA of leverage to push for repeal of the state's anti-LGBT law, commissioner Adam Silver says.
April 16, 2016
N.C. May Lose NBA All-Star Game Bid After Passing Anti-LGBT Bill
The All-Star game which was to be held in Charlotte, may be in jeopardy if North Carolina doesn't change its discriminatory law.
March 25, 2016
NBA: No All-Star Game for N.C. If Anti-LGBT Law Isn't Changed
Commissioner Adam Silver says, though, that the NBA is still pursuing "constructive engagement" with state officials.
April 21, 2016
Charles Barkley: Move the NBA All-Star Game If HB 2 Isn't Repealed
In an interview for The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley reiterated his support for the LGBT comminity.
June 10, 2016
N.C. Amends HB 2 -- So It Doesn't Impact Straight People
The state has also requested a half-million dollars from its disaster relief fund to cover the legal costs of defending the anti-LGBT law.
July 2, 2016
Jason Collins in Action Through the Years
The newly out Collins has played for six NBA teams in the past 12 years, and many of his teams have gone to the playoffs. Here's a look at Collins on the court.
April 29, 2013