Nikola Jokic ditches Nike, signs with 361

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter D’Angelo Russell got no ill-hard feelings on the benching he experienced in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 108-102 overtime Play-In dub over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Tuesday. “I think I can get it going at any point in the game. I just got to be there to…

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the significance of faith during a recent interview ahead of Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Mazzulla responded to a question about being one of the first Black head coaches in the NBA Finals since 1975…

Photo: Peter Baba In the wake of Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant’s suspension for flashing a gun in a Colorado strip club, which he broadcast on Instagram Live, The Athletic reported that the team is traveling home immediately after more road games, particularly from “glitzier” cities like Miami. Check…

Paul George has reportedly entered the League’s health and safety protocols, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Clippers star Paul George has entered health and safety protocols and will miss tonight’s Play-in game vs. New Orleans, sources tell @TimBontemps and me. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 15, 2022 PG-13 will thus…

Gary Payton II has chosen to remain with the Golden State Warriors for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season by exercising his player option, according to reports. ESPN’s Kendra Andrews confirmed that Payton II will opt-in to his $9.1 million contract, providing him with the opportunity to negotiate an extension with…

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/X Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges told the media last night that LaMelo Ball has now reached superstar status as a player (scored 30-plus points in four straight games). (via Charlotte Hornets): “He’s just playing at an unbelievable level. He’s made the leap into a superstar. He was…