DeAndre Jordan said he was excited about the prospect of reuniting with James Harden on the Philadelphia 76ers, saying he’s better at setting up easy baskets than anyone in the NBA.
The NHL suspended its dealings with the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, a move that could make it more difficult for teams to sign players from there and alter roster strategies as the NHL trading deadline and postseason near.
Safety Jessie Bates III, 25, a key cog in the Bengals’ run to the Super Bowl this season, received Cincinnati’s franchise tag Monday, the team announced in a statement that said the valued defensive back is part of a “bright future for our organization.”
Nikola Jokic had 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 blocks and 3 steals in Sunday’s win, numbers no other player has reached in an NBA game since blocks and steals started being tracked in 1973-74.