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The NBA is finalizing plans to turn the 2024 draft into a two-night event in Brooklyn, with the first and second rounds scheduled for successive nights on June 26-27 pending final approval from the National Basketball Players Association. The expansion aims to provide more time for teams to make trades and strategize between rounds, addressing frustrations with the chaotic speed of the second round.
Former Golden State Warriors player Andre Iguodala has been appointed as the acting executive director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Iguodala, who retired in October after a 19-year playing career, brings his experience and knowledge to lead the union and strengthen its influence. He spent eight seasons with the Warriors, winning four NBA championships, and was named the 2015 Finals MVP. Iguodala takes over from Tamika Tremaglio, who stepped down earlier this year.
The National Basketball Players Association has criticized the 25-game suspension handed down to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for conduct detrimental to the league, calling it "excessive and inappropriate." Morant has 30 days to challenge the suspension by filing a grievance with the league office. Morant has apologized for his actions and vowed to be better, saying he will spend his suspension working on his mental health and decision making.