The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won

The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
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The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.

The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.
The dynamic guard powered Utah to a dominant 12-2 December with averages of 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 12 games. Mitchell capped off the month with a season-high 39 points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 31. The Jazz (27-10) are currently the 3rd seed in the West standings.

The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.
The dynamic guard (Donovan Mitchell) powered Utah to a dominant 12-2 December with averages of 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 12 games. Mitchell capped off the month with a season-high 39 points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 31. The Jazz (27-10) are currently the 3rd seed in the West standings.

The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.
The dynamic guard (Donovan Mitchell) powered Utah to a dominant 12-2 December with averages of 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 12 games. Mitchell capped off the month with a season-high 39 points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 31. The Jazz (27-10) are currently the 3rd seed in the West standings.
The All-NBA center led Philadelphia in December with averages of 29.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks over 13 games. Embiid tallied eight double-doubles that month and scored a season-high 43 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists in a win against the Hornets on Dec. 6. The Sixers (20-16) are currently the 6th seed in the East standings.

The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.
The dynamic guard (Donovan Mitchell) powered Utah to a dominant 12-2 December with averages of 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 12 games. Mitchell capped off the month with a season-high 39 points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 31. The Jazz (27-10) are currently the 3rd seed in the West standings.
The All-NBA center (Joel Embiid) led Philadelphia in December with averages of 29.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks over 13 games. Embiid tallied eight double-doubles that month and scored a season-high 43 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists in a win against the Hornets on Dec. 6. The Sixers (20-16) are currently the 6th seed in the East standings.

The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.
The dynamic guard (Donovan Mitchell) powered Utah to a dominant 12-2 December with averages of 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 12 games. Mitchell capped off the month with a season-high 39 points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 31. The Jazz (27-10) are currently the 3rd seed in the West standings.
The All-NBA center (Joel Embiid) led Philadelphia in December with averages of 29.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks over 13 games. Embiid tallied eight double-doubles that month and scored a season-high 43 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists in a win against the Hornets on Dec. 6. The Sixers (20-16) are currently the 6th seed in the East standings."
Other nominees included:
West: Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) and LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls), Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers), Kyle Lowry (Miami Heat) and Fred VanVleet (Toronto Raptors) Related
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The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.
The dynamic guard (Donovan Mitchell) powered Utah to a dominant 12-2 December with averages of 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 12 games. Mitchell capped off the month with a season-high 39 points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 31. The Jazz (27-10) are currently the 3rd seed in the West standings.
The All-NBA center (Joel Embiid) led Philadelphia in December with averages of 29.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks over 13 games. Embiid tallied eight double-doubles that month and scored a season-high 43 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists in a win against the Hornets on Dec. 6. The Sixers (20-16) are currently the 6th seed in the East standings."
Other nominees included:
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The NBA announced that Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have won player of the month honors for the month of December.
Here is the official release from the NBA:
"Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Month for the month of December.
The dynamic guard (Donovan Mitchell) powered Utah to a dominant 12-2 December with averages of 30.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 12 games. Mitchell capped off the month with a season-high 39 points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 31. The Jazz (27-10) are currently the 3rd seed in the West standings.
The All-NBA center (Joel Embiid) led Philadelphia in December with averages of 29.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks over 13 games. Embiid tallied eight double-doubles that month and scored a season-high 43 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists in a win against the Hornets on Dec. 6. The Sixers (20-16) are currently the 6th seed in the East standings."
Other nominees included:
West: Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) and LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls), Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers), Kyle Lowry (Miami Heat) and Fred VanVleet (Toronto Raptors)

The NBA named Donovan Mitchell and Joel Embiid players of the month for December.

Donovan Mitchell, Joel Embiid named Players of the Month for December

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long and went down

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long and went down again in the third quarter

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long and went down again in the second-half of Monday's matchup vs. Golden State. The severity of Butler's injury is still to be determined, but

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long and went down again in the second-half of Monday's matchup vs. Golden State. The severity of Butler's injury is still to be determined, but Miami is currently calling it

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long and went down again in the second-half of Monday's matchup vs. Golden State. The severity of Butler's injury is still to be determined, but Miami is currently calling it a 'right ankle injury'.

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long and went down again in the second-half of Monday's matchup vs. Golden State. The severity of Butler's injury is still to be determined, but Miami is currently calling it a 'right ankle injury'.
Expect updates to

The Heat say Jimmy Butler (right ankle injury) will not return to tonight's game against the Warriors.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478228058775691270" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Butler has been battling injuries all season long and went down again in the second-half of Monday's matchup vs. Golden State. The severity of Butler's injury is still to be determined, but Miami is currently calling it a 'right ankle injury'.
Expect updates to follow.

Miami's Jimmy Butler left Monday's game vs. the Warriors with a right ankle injury and will not return.

Jimmy Butler leaves game vs. Warriors with ankle injury

The Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis has entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Source:

The Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis has entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Source: Marc Stein (Twitter)

The Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis has entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478066041460776969" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>

The Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis has entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478066041460776969" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
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The Mavericks say Kristaps Porzingis has entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1478066041460776969" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

The Dallas Mavericks say that Kristaps Porzingis has entered health/safety protocols.

Kristaps Porzingis enters health/safety protocols

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced the following injury update on guard/forward Isaac Okoro:
"Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro left Sunday night&rsquo;s game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against Indiana in the second quarter with a left elbow injury and did not return to action. Initial examination and an MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health confirmed a left elbow sprain. Okoro will now undergo a period of treatment and rehabilitation and his return to play will be approximately 2-3 weeks. His status will be updated as appropriate."
The Cavs, who are already short at the guard position, will now be without Okoro for some time after he was filling in for the injured Ricky Rubio and Collin Sexton. It's unclear when newly acquired guard Rajon Rondo will be available to play, but once cleared, he figures to be in line for some rotational minutes for Cleveland.

Cavs guard/forward Isaac Okoro is out for the next two-three weeks after an MRI revealed an elbow sprain.

Cavs guard/forward Isaac Okoro out for 2-3 weeks with 'elbow sprain'

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't played

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't played in a couple weeks

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols. Before the injury

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols.

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't appeared in the last

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't appeared in a game for Dallas since Dec. 10th. Doncic is averaging

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't appeared in a game for Dallas since Dec. 10th. Doncic is averaging 25.6 points,

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't appeared in a game for Dallas since Dec. 10th. Doncic is averaging 25.6 points, 8.5 assists, and 8.0

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't appeared in a game for Dallas since Dec. 10th. Doncic is averaging 25.6 points, 8.5 assists, and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Luka Dončić, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber are all expected to return to the lineup for Dallas tonight in Oklahoma City, sources say.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1477763094315159556" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Dončić was nearing a return from an ankle injury before entering health/safety protocols and hasn't appeared in a game for Dallas since Dec. 10th. Doncic is averaging 25.6 points, 8.5 assists, and 8.0 rebounds per game.

Mavericks star Luka Doncic has cleared health and safety protocols and will return vs. the Thunder.

Luka Doncic (health/safety protocols) to return vs. Thunder

ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA have agreed on new protocols that would allow Covid-positive players to clear isolation after five days if &ldquo;CT values&rdquo; are above 30. That lowers threshold from seven days and CT values above 35.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476962768796499972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>

ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA have agreed on new protocols that would allow Covid-positive players to clear isolation after five days if &ldquo;CT values&rdquo; are above 30. That lowers threshold from seven days and CT values above 35.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476962768796499972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA have agreed on new protocols that would allow Covid-positive players to clear isolation after five days if &ldquo;CT values&rdquo; are above 30. That lowers threshold from seven days and CT values above 35.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476962768796499972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Based off the CDC's new reccomendation, the NBA will adopt a similar but more caustius appraoch by now allowing players to clear quarantine after five days.

ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA have agreed on new protocols that would allow Covid-positive players to clear isolation after five days if &ldquo;CT values&rdquo; are above 30. That lowers threshold from seven days and CT values above 35.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476962768796499972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Based off the CDC's new recommendation, the NBA will adopt a similar but more cautious approach by now allowing players to clear quarantine after five days.

ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA have agreed on new protocols that would allow Covid-positive players to clear isolation after five days if &ldquo;CT values&rdquo; are above 30. That lowers threshold from seven days and CT values above 35.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476962768796499972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Based off the CDC's new recommendation, the NBA will adopt a similar but more cautious approach by now allowing players to clear quarantine after five days.

ESPN Sources: The NBA and NBPA have agreed on new protocols that would allow Covid-positive players to clear isolation after five days if &ldquo;CT values&rdquo; are above 30. That lowers threshold from seven days and CT values above 35.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476962768796499972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Based off the CDC's new recommendation, the NBA will adopt a similar but more cautious approach by now allowing players to clear quarantine after five days.

The NBA and NBPA have agreed on new protocols that will allow players to clear isolation after five days.

NBA, NBPA agree on new protocols; players can clear isolation after 5 days

Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
Source: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports

Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
Source: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)

Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>

Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
The Wolves say Anthony Edwards is now available to play in tonight's game at Utah after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell remain out.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>

Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
The Wolves say Anthony Edwards is now available to play in tonight's game at Utah after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell remain out.
Source: Marc Stein&nbsp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>

Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
The Wolves say Anthony Edwards is now available to play in tonight's game at Utah after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell remain out.
Source: Marc Stein (Twitter) and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>

Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
The Wolves say Anthony Edwards is now available to play in tonight's game at Utah after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell remain out.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1476994601642864641" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>

-Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
-The Wolves say Anthony Edwards is now available to play in tonight's game at Utah after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell remain out.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1476994601642864641" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>

-Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
-The Wolves say Anthony Edwards is now available to play in tonight's game at Utah after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell remain out.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1476994601642864641" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

-Miami Heat say Kyle Lowry is no longer in health and safety protocols and is cleared to play.
-The Wolves say Anthony Edwards is now available to play in tonight's game at Utah after a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell remain out.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1476994601642864641" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1477022497794977792" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
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T-Wolves' Anthony Edwards and Miami's Kyle Lowry have both cleared health/safety protocols.

T-Wolves' Anthony Edwards and Miami's Kyle Lowry clear protocols

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says. Brian Shaw will serve as interim coach.
Source: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says. Brian Shaw will serve as interim coach.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says. Brian Shaw will serve as interim coach.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach until Ty Lue can clear the league's health/safety protocols.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach until Ty Lue can clear the league's health/safety protocols. Lue becomes the 10th NBA head coach t

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach until Ty Lue can clear the league's health/safety protocols. Lue becomes the 10th NBA head coach to enter

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach until Ty Lue can clear the league's health/safety protocols. Lue becomes the 10th NBA head coach to enter COVID-19 protocols,

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach until Ty Lue can clear the league's health/safety protocols. Lue becomes the 10th NBA head coach to enter COVID-19 protocols, Indiana's Rick Carlisle, Sacramento's Alvin Gentry, and Lakers'

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach until Ty Lue can clear the league's health/safety protocols. Lue becomes the 10th NBA head coach to enter COVID-19 protocols, Indiana's Rick Carlisle, Sacramento's Alvin Gentry, and Lakers' Frank Vogel have cleared protocols.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has entered health and safety protocols, team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1476992932653666308" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Haynes added that assistant Brian Shaw will serve as interim head coach until Ty Lue can clear the league's health/safety protocols. Lue becomes the 10th NBA head coach to enter COVID-19 protocols, Indiana's Rick Carlisle, Sacramento's Alvin Gentry, and Lakers' Frank Vogel have recently cleared protocols.

Clippers head coach Ty Lue enters health/safety protocols.

Clippers head coach Ty Lue enters health/safety protocols

The Denver Nuggets-Golden State Warriors game tonight has been postponed.
<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476667544916447236" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>

The Denver Nuggets-Golden State Warriors game tonight has been postponed.
<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476667544916447236" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will mark the league's 11th postponement of the season due to COVID-19.

The Denver Nuggets-Golden State Warriors game tonight has been postponed.
<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476667544916447236" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will mark the league's 11th postponement of the season due to COVID-19.

The Denver Nuggets-Golden State Warriors game tonight has been postponed.
<a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476667544916447236" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will mark the league's 11th postponement of the season due to COVID-19. Denver could be dealing with an outbreak as it was reported earlier that head coach Mike Malone had entered health/safety protocols.

The NBA postponed the Warriors-Nuggets matchup tonight, marking the league's 11th postponement of the season.

NBA postpones Warriors-Nuggets matchup due to health/safety protocols

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters, we have already seen a record number of players in the league, and

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters, we have already seen a record number of players in the league, and it looks possible

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters, we have already seen a record number of players in the league, and it looks possible that we will

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters, we have already seen a record number of players in the league, and it's possible we could be welcoming back

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters we have already seen a record number of players in the league, and it's possible we could be welcoming back

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters we have already seen a record number of players in the league, as Minnesota's signing of Greg Monroe broke the&nbsp; and it's possible we could be welcoming back

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters we have already seen a record number of players in the league, as Minnesota's signing of Greg Monroe broke the 540 mark. and it's possible we could be welcoming back

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters we have already seen a record number of players in the league, as Minnesota's signing of Greg Monroe broke the 540 mark. Monroe will surely not be the last NBA veteran to get a call, as Faried and Clark seem to both be on track to make their way back to an NBA roster via

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters we have already seen a record number of players in the league, as Minnesota's signing of Greg Monroe broke the 540 mark. Monroe will surely not be the last NBA veteran to get a call, as Faried and Clark seem to both be on track to make their way back to an NBA roster via a COVID hardship 10-day contract

Eight-year NBA veteran Kenneth Faried is joining the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Reunion of sorts for Faried and the Denver organization.
Former first-round pick Earl Clark has been out of the NBA since 2015, but he&rsquo;s re-entered the G League pool and has been claimed to play for Miami&rsquo;s affiliate in Sioux Falls, sources tell ESPN. Clark, 33, most recently played in South Korea. Another name for the call-up list. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1476240343787978759" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1476244383209078793" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: With COVID decimating NBA rosters we have already seen a record number of players in the league, as Minnesota's signing of Greg Monroe broke the 540 mark. Monroe will surely not be the last NBA veteran to get a call, as Faried and Clark seem to both be on track to make their way back to an NBA roster via a COVID hardship 10-day contract.

NBA veterans Kenneth Faried and Earl Clark have joined G League affiliates, respectively.

NBA veterans Kenneth Faried and Earl Clark join G League affiliates

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury and he

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.
Here is the official word from the Cavs:
"

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.
Here is the official word from the Cavs:
"Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio left Tuesday night&rsquo;s road game at New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury and did not return to action. Further examination of the injury postgame and a MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Rubio will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season and his status will be updated as appropriate."
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Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.
Here is the official word from the Cavs:
"Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio left Tuesday night&rsquo;s road game at New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury and did not return to action. Further examination of the injury postgame and a MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Rubio will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season and his status will be updated as appropriate."
Rubio tore the same ACL in his left knee back in 2012.

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.
Here is the official word from the Cavs:
"Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio left Tuesday night&rsquo;s road game at New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury and did not return to action. Further examination of the injury postgame and a MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Rubio will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season and his status will be updated as appropriate."
Rubio tore the same ACL in his left knee back in 2012. This is a huge blow to Rubio and the Cavs, as Rubio's great play was a big reason for Clevelands early

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.
Here is the official word from the Cavs:
"Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio left Tuesday night&rsquo;s road game at New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury and did not return to action. Further examination of the injury postgame and a MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Rubio will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season and his status will be updated as appropriate."
Rubio tore the same ACL in his left knee back in 2012. This is a huge blow to Rubio and the Cavs, as Rubio's great play was a big reason for Clevelands early-season success. Rubio will

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.
Here is the official word from the Cavs:
"Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio left Tuesday night&rsquo;s road game at New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury and did not return to action. Further examination of the injury postgame and a MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Rubio will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season and his status will be updated as appropriate."
Rubio tore the same ACL in his left knee back in 2012. This is a huge blow to Rubio and the Cavs, as Rubio's great play was a big reason for Clevelands early-season success. Rubio will be a free agent this summer.

Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio went down hard during the second half of Cleveland's road loss to New Orleans on Tuesday night, and early suspicions were that it was an ACL injury. Rubio underwent an MRI this morning and it was later confirmed that he had indeed suffered an injury to his left ACL.
Here is the official word from the Cavs:
"Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio left Tuesday night&rsquo;s road game at New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a left knee injury and did not return to action. Further examination of the injury postgame and a MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Rubio will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season and his status will be updated as appropriate."
Rubio tore the same ACL in his left knee back in 2012. This is a huge blow to Rubio and the Cavs, as Rubio's great play was a big reason for Clevelands' early-season success. Rubio will be a free agent this summer.

Cavs guard Ricky Rubio has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the 21-22 season.

Ricky Rubio to miss rest of season after MRI reveals torn ACL

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: DePaula went on to report that, "the new deal, negotiated by agent Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports Group, is expected to place Ayton among the league's top-three highest paid athletic brand endorsers at the center position. Puma has been finding its footing in the hoop space after a nearly two-decade hiatus from landing any NBA endorsers, and Ayton has long had an affinity and familiarity with the company."

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: DePaula went on to report that, "the new deal, negotiated by agent Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports Group, is expected to place Ayton among the league's top-three highest paid athletic brand endorsers at the center position. Puma has been finding its footing in the hoop space after a nearly two-decade hiatus from landing any NBA endorsers, and Ayton has long had an affinity and familiarity with the company."
While he'll continue to headline Puma's latest hoop models like the Court Rider and RS Dreamer line on the court, a key component of Ayton's new Puma extension will be designating a sizable budget allotment for community activations and giveback events.
"We're a giving family. Growing up, you're not coming to my house without leaving with a full belly," Ayton said with a smile.

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: DePaula went on to report that, "the new deal, negotiated by agent Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports Group, is expected to place Ayton among the league's top-three highest paid athletic brand endorsers at the center position. Puma has been finding its footing in the hoop space after a nearly two-decade hiatus from landing any NBA endorsers, and Ayton has long had an affinity and familiarity with the company."
DePaula added that a key component of Ayton's new Puma extension will be designating a sizable budget allotment for community activations and giveback events.
"We're a giving family. Growing up, you're not coming to my house without leaving with a full belly," Ayton said with a smile.

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: DePaula went on to report that, "the new deal, negotiated by agent Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports Group, is expected to place Ayton among the league's top-three highest paid athletic brand endorsers at the center position. Puma has been finding its footing in the hoop space after a nearly two-decade hiatus from landing any NBA endorsers, and Ayton has long had an affinity and familiarity with the company."
DePaula added that a key component of Ayton's new Puma extension will be designating a sizable budget allotment for community activations and giveback events.
"We're a giving family. Growing up, you're not coming to my house without leaving with a full belly," Ayton

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: DePaula went on to report that, "the new deal, negotiated by agent Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports Group, is expected to place Ayton among the league's top-three highest paid athletic brand endorsers at the center position. Puma has been finding its footing in the hoop space after a nearly two-decade hiatus from landing any NBA endorsers, and Ayton has long had an affinity and familiarity with the company."
DePaula added that a key component of Ayton's new Puma extension will be designating a sizable budget allotment for community activations and giveback events.
"We're a giving family. Growing up, you're not coming to my house without leaving with a full belly," -Deandre Ayton (via ESPN).

After first signing with Puma in 2018 to help relaunch its basketball category, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal to continue his partnership with the brand.
"It's pretty lit. It's truly a blessing as well," Ayton said. "The reason I signed with Puma from the beginning, is I wanted to be different."
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32952007/phoenix-suns-center-deandre-ayton-lands-puma-extension-charitable-focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nick DePaula of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: DePaula went on to report that, "the new deal, negotiated by agent Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports Group, is expected to place Ayton among the league's top-three highest paid athletic brand endorsers at the center position. Puma has been finding its footing in the hoop space after a nearly two-decade hiatus from landing any NBA endorsers, and Ayton has long had an affinity and familiarity with the company."
DePaula added that a key component of Ayton's new Puma extension will be designating a sizable budget allotment for community activations and giveback events.
"We're a giving family. Growing up, you're not coming to my house without leaving with a full belly,"-Deandre Ayton (via ESPN).

According to ESPN, Suns center Deandre Ayton has signed an extension with Puma, with the deal featuring a 'charitable focus.'

Deandre Ayton re-ups with Puma, new deal features a 'charitable focus'

Jonathan Concool is an NBA news desk editor and writer based out of Los Angeles, CA. Previously, his work has been featured on Basketball Insiders. This is his sixth season working in sports journalism.