Well, this isn’t how Kawhi Leonard hoped his lawsuit against Nike would go. The Los Angeles Clippers star has lost his suit claiming Nike illegally copyrighted the “Klaw” logo he designed. But U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman, however, has ruled the design Leonard helped create alongside Nike is an “independent piece of intellectual property”…
Kawhi Leonard Loses Lawsuit Against Nike Regarding Famous ‘Klaw’ Logo — NESN.com
“You’re going to see some teams fold or not be able to pay as much.”
American basketball players in Europe worried about fewer jobs, lower pay following coronavirus — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Jayson Tatum doesn’t have a basketball hoop at his house, but Danny Ainge is offering his to the forward. The Boston Celtics president of basketball operations posted some videos last week of him shooting around with his dog. And he revealed Wednesday they mainly were for Tatum. “That’s mostly directed towards Jayson,” Ainge said, via…
Danny Ainge Says Jayson Tatum Can Use His Basketball Hoop Whenever — NESN.com
Fred VanVleet is the type of athlete who restores one’s faith in the concept of athletes as role models. Read More
VanVleet a throwback to when we looked up to athletes — Toronto Sun
Marcus Smart is doing all he can to help during the coronavirus pandemic. The Boston Celtics guard, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 but since has recovered, along with his YounGameChanger Foundation, announced Wednesday they would be donating 425 meals to healthcare workers on the front lines. “The meals, which are being prepared and delivered by…
Celtics’ Marcus Smart Provides Over 400 Meals For Healthcare Workers — NESN.com
It has been a long week. ESPN’s 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the ’90s Chicago Bulls, “The Last Dance,” began with two episodes Sunday that were so good, so compelling, that the wait for parts 3 and 4 this Sunday has seemed interminable. But there’s been a related development, and not exactly an unexpected…
Alexander: Is the GOAT argument really necessary? — Daily News
Entertainers, athletes, and billionaires are stepping up to fight the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected more than 2.1 million people and killed at least 146,000 worldwide as of Friday, according to Johns Hopkins University. NBA player Bismack Biyombo announced Thursday that he, too, is doing his part to stop the spread of the novel […]
NBA Star Bismack Biyombo Donates $1 Million Worth of Medical Supplies to African Home Country — Nappy Newz
Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul thinks it could take “at least three to four weeks” for NBA players get back into playing shape during a conference call with reporters on Wednesday… from Bleacher Report – NBA https://ift.tt/2XUNZBs via IFTTT
Chris Paul: NBA Players Would Need ‘At Least 3-4 Weeks’ to Regain Playing Shape — Darnell’s Notebook
Georgia is aggressively moving to reopen its economy, with Governor Brian Kemp announcing Monday that the state would allow nail salons, massage therapists, bowling alleys and gyms to open this weekend. The decision comes well before President Donald Trump’s target return of May 1 to end lockdowns, and is causing quite the stir of criticism…
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Urges Georgia Residents Not To Listen To Governor — NESN.com
Dion Waiters signed with the Lakers on March 6, hoping to revive his stalled career – only to have the NBA season to stall out March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheless, the 28-year-old guard took a step forward Monday evening, opening up about past struggles with an entry on “The Players’ Tribune.” His…
Lakers’ Dion Waiters opens up about depression, edibles incident — Press Telegram
NBA Twitter gave the first two episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” an enthusiastic two thumbs up Sunday night — or, in Alex Caruso’s case, two fire emojis. “Best 2 hours of the quarantine,” is how Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris summed it up on Twitter. Both the Lakers guard and former Clipper joined the…
NBA, WNBA players delight in Michael Jordan documentary ‘The Last Dance’ — Daily News
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has followed the lead of many professional athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Westbrook helped students who do not have the proper technology to complete their schoolwork from home by donating 650 computers to Houston area children. This generous act of kindness makes Westbrook our VA Hero of the Week, proudly…
VA Hero Of The Week: Russell Westbrook Buys 650 Computers For Students — NESN.com
The view from left field 