Jaylen Brown will use Olympic snub as motivation, says Celtics exec

Sixers guard De’Anthony Melton made his return to the court after an 18-game absence in Friday’s game against Cleveland, as reported by Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Melton, who had been sidelined since January 12 due to a lumbar injury in his back, returned off the bench with a…

Photo: Enes FREEDOM/Twitter Prominent China’s slave labor critic Enes Kanter Freedom, who was effectively kicked out of the NBA in February of 2022, called out WNBA player Natasha Cloud over her recent criticisms of the United States in the wake of key Supreme Court rulings last week. “Just ask your…

DALLAS, TX – MAY 7: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles during the game against the Dallas Mavericks May 7, 2021 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting…

Photo: NBA/Twitter Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson says that he’s wearing double zero this season because of the team’s new beginning and his license to kill mentality.  (via Portland Trail Blazers): “Double zero. I just want to start something new. The fact that I’m here, it’s like a reset….

Photo: Fernando Medina/Getty Images Washington Wizards small forward Deni Avdija talked about his development on both ends after last night’s 119-100 road win vs. the Orlando Magic (13 points/7 rebounds/6 assists/2 steals/1 block/5-8 FG/2-5 3-PT/1-1 FT). (via Washington Wizards): “I definitely feel like I’m evolving almost every game defensively. I’m…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Lakers and Warriors will face off in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals tonight. The Lakers currently lead the series 1-0 after a hard-fought victory in Game 1. The Lakers, who eliminated the Grizzlies in the first round, will be looking to extend their…