And he said he didn’t have regrets about turning down the Blazers lucrative contract extension in November. Instead, his mind went to his team, and in particular to its leader, Damian Lillard. “I asked everybody to keep it under wraps,’’ Leonard said, referring to Neil Olshey, the Blazers’ president of basketball operations. “I wanted to tell Dame, man to man.’’ So hours later, as the Blazers prepared to play the Clippers at the Staples Center, Leonard sat on the sideline in a khaki suit and cowboy boots and watched Lillard warm up. And as the star finished his routine and headed toward the Blazers locker room, Leonard trailed him, waiting for him to finish signing autographs.
And he said he didn’t have regrets about turning down…
April 19, 2021 | 9:26 pm EDT Update
Shams Charania: NBA spokesperson: “We are in the process of gathering information and hopeful that Sterling makes a full recovery.”
April 19, 2021 | 8:15 pm EDT Update
Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s optimism that LaMelo Ball could be ready to return to the lineup in 7-10 days, source tells ESPN.
Nike and Kobe Bryant partnership is 'done'
Nick DePaula: At 6:36 AM today I received a text: “Vanessa Bryant did not renew contract. Kobe and Nike are done.” I’ve been working since to confirm what this means ahead for the Nike / Kobe Bryant partnership. As of right now — there is no ongoing contract for future Kobe releases. pic.twitter.com/5vuyQg6Gw6
B/R Kicks: Jordan Brand teasing a big announcement 😤 @Zionwilliamson pic.twitter.com/3NiCzanwJo
