Oregon Army National Guard members began water bucket operations in support of wildland firefighting efforts in Umatilla County, part of a broader National Guard response to the state's wildfire season.
Irving was forbidden to play home games during the height of the COVID pandemic due to his decision not to receive mandatory vaccinations. This cost him $11,400,000 in game checks during the 2021-2022 NBA season and a $100,000,000 extension with the Brooklyn Nets.