NBA players association voices support for Minnesota protesters
Posted on: Jan 26, 2026 04:28 IST | Posted by: Cbc
The subject basketball game Players connexion soft back up on Sunday for protesters in Minneapolis, rallying against the ongoing crackdown by U.S. Federal immigration authorities.
There have been ongoing clashes in Minneapolis between demonstrators and those officers, sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to various Democrat-run cities, which has resulted in fatal shootings of two people — the most recent being the death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday.
In a statement on Sunday, the NBPA, the union which represents the league's basketball players, said "NBA players can no longer remain silent."
"Now more than ever, we must defend the right to freedom of speech and stand in solidarity with the people in Minnesota protesting and risking their lives to demand justice," the statement read.
"The fraternity of NBA players, like the United States itself, is a community enriched by its global citizens, and we refuse to let the flames of division threaten the civil liberties that are meant to protect us all."
The NBA postponed a game in Minneapolis between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday following Pretty's killing, citing the need to "prioritize the safety and security" of the community. The game was rescheduled for Sunday evening.
Two weeks ago, Renee Good, also 37, was fatally shot by a federal officer while in her SUV in a residential neighbourhood south of downtown Minneapolis. The Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Good before their game the following night.
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