Onyeka Okongwu: Jalen Johnson deserves to be an All-Star

Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is proud of the leadership he’s seen from stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. (via Denver Nuggets): “The more vocal Nikola and Jamal are, we have a chance to be really, really special. Early in the season, eight games played, I’ve…

The New York Knicks signed forward Marcus Morris to an Exhibit 9 contract, a deal that is fully non-guaranteed unless he secures a spot on the Knicks’ opening night roster. This move offers the Knicks flexibility while giving Morris a chance to earn a role with the team during training…

The Indiana Pacers (4-4) secured a solid 118-111 victory over the Orlando Magic (3-6) on Wednesday night, showcasing a balanced attack that saw multiple players step up offensively. Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 20 points, while Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, and Jarace Walker each contributed 17 points to…

Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/Twitter After a year with the Trail Blazers, Jerami Grant will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The 29-year-old small forward addressed the media during the end-of-season press conference and answered questions about his future in Portland. “I definitely like it here,” Grant said. “Looking forward…

As the February 8 trade deadline looms, the Los Angeles Lakers (21-22) are actively exploring trade options to enhance their roster and boost competitiveness. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers are eyeing several players to address their needs, including Portland’s Jerami Grant, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier, Toronto’s Gary…

3x NBA champion Shaun Livingston says that he didn’t back down from the hype of high school phenom Sebastian Telfair at 2003 ABCD Camp. (via Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles): “So I’m going out there, y’all know me, man, I’m quiet. I don’t do all the rah rah,…