Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his off-the-court business collective Thirty Ink have inked a multifaceted strategic partnership with wellness beverage company Nirvana Water Sciences Corp. The deal makes Curry a lead investor in the company’s Nirvana super water, seltzers and other wellness beverages. Curry is joining other Nirvana athlete ambassadors such as NBA star Kyle Lowry ..read more

KJ Martin: I’m tired of seeing yall say that my dad forced me out of playing in Houston. He had nothing to do with it he has his own opinion to say what he wants like everyone else does. It was strictly NBA business on why i got traded noting more nothing less ..read more

However, James is not getting attention exclusively because of his father. One former Eastern Conference executive noted that James is a significantly better prospect than Kostas Antetokounmpo was in the 2018 draft (selected by the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 60 on behalf of the Dallas Mavericks). In that case, he was chosen more because it might curry favor with his brother Giannis Antetokounmpo, and his NBA career was appropriately brief ..read more

Several other players, privately and publicly, have questioned Bickerstaff’s tactics, rotations, minute allocation, schemes, in-game management, adjustments and practice habits at various points. There is wonder about whether he can help take this franchise to next level, with one source using a comparison to former 76ers coach Brett Brown, who led Philadelphia through The Process but was ultimately replaced by Doc Rivers ..read more

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Lakers have secured permission to interview several assistants for head coaching job, including New Orleans’ James Borrego, Denver’s David Adelman, Philadelphia’s Sam Cassell and Minnesota’s Micah Nori, among others ..read more

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Lakers have secured permission to interview several assistants for head coaching job, including New Orleans’ James Borrego, Denver’s David Adelman, Philadelphia’s Sam Cassell and Minnesota’s Micah Nori, among others. Source: Twitter @wojespn What’s the buzz on Twitter? Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie Jayson Tatum takes the floor for warmups, says hello to Sam Cassell and Tito Horford first Celtics host the Cavs tonight at 7 pic.twitter.com/pBhR2IGNZz – 5:33 PM Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie Tito Horford giving his son Al some pointers during warmups ..read more

Jorge Sierra: Nikola Jokic passed Steve Nash, Jaylen Brown and Moses Malone (who also has three MVPs, one Finals MVP and one NBA title) in playoff scoring last night. Jamal Murray moved past Sidney Moncrief, Donovan Mitchell, Earl Monroe, Joel Embiid and Vlade Divac ..read more

Jamal Murray moved up from No. 132 to No. 127 in the scoring all-time list after passing Sidney Moncrief, Donovan Mitchell, Earl Monroe, Joel Embiid, Vlade Divac ..read more

Donovan Mitchell moved up from No. 134 to No. 128 in the scoring all-time list after passing Earl Monroe, Joel Embiid, Vlade Divac, Jamal Murray, Jack Sikma, Amar’e Stoudemire ..read more

What is the possibility that Philadelphia brings Tobias Harris back to the team on a team-friendly deal because of his versatility on defense alone? —@TheReal_MD28 Keith Pompey: Great question, man. I’ll never say never, but it would be shocking to see Harris return. As one of the top free agents, he’ll have plenty of suitors willing to pay him more than what the Sixers intend to offer him. With that said, I strongly believe Harris’ tenure in Philly is over. Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer What’s the buzz on Twitter? Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers Sixers mailbag: ‘What is the poss ..read more