Charania Shortly after the dismissals of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth Nikola Jokic spoke to his teammates telling them that this season is not over and they still have to get the job done Sources in Denver tell me that they see a player that understands his power now

Nikola Jokic credits Jameer Nelson and Wilson Chandler as role models for his work ethic

Jokic talks about which defenders give him the most trouble

The Clippers players look on in despair as they blow a 3-1 lead to the Nuggets

Charania The Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns unlikely to reach contract extension Towns is eligible for a 4-year 276M max extension He has a 61M player option for the 2027-28 season and could become a free agent This is a cloud going into training camp

Marc Spears on Jalen Duren The Pistons they're focused on bringing him back I just hear that Jalen it's not about money right now He feels disrespectedthere's a black cloud going into campthey gotta try to fix it and I don't know if they can in time

Michael Porter Jr reacts to hearing the Lakers roster Yeah I don't like that roster Might be solid but I don't see them winning a chip