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The national anthem singer at the Brooklyn Nets' home opener took a knee at the end of her performance. Justine Skye was nearing the completion of the song Friday night when she went to one knee for the finish. There were some cheers, but appeared to be more boos from the crowd at Barclays Center to see the Nets play the Orlando Magic. Continue to Article

October 21, 2017 9:06:am EST

Singer Justine Skye took a knee as she sang the national anthem before the Brooklyn Nets’ home opener against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. “Got a bit shaky at the end… was pretty uneasy about singing the anthem and probably won’t ever be invited to sing it again,” Skye later posted on Instagram. “We will not be silenced.” Skye captioned her post with the #blacklivesmatter hashtag, in an apparent show of solidarity with the movement. Continue to Article

October 21, 2017 4:40:am EST

Singer Justine Skye dropped to a knee toward the end of her rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner prior to the Brooklyn Nets home opener against the Orlando Magic on Friday. Some NFL players have sat or taken a knee during renditions of the song the past two seasons to protest racial inequality in the United States but NBA players have stood in accordance with league rules. The protests have raised the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump, who says the players are being disrespectful to the country and the military. Continue to Article

October 20, 2017 9:09:pm EST

As tradition, Sports Illustrated spoke with anonymous scouts around the league to preview all 30 teams for the upcoming 2017-18 season. The Wizards are hitting their stride, the Heat and Hornets are battling for playoff berths, and the Magic and Hawks are picking up the pieces. ... Beal has always played the game with such composure. Continue to Article

October 09, 2017 11:31:am EST

Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady, inducted earlier this year into the Basketball Hall of Fame, was named on Friday as a special assistant to Orlando Magic chief executive Alex Martins. McGrady, who played for the Magic from 2000 to 2004, will be available to players and coaches as well as assisting and advising executives in several areas, including promotions. "We're extremely pleased to bring him back home," Martins said. Continue to Article

October 06, 2017 2:21:pm EST