Ja Morant criticized by Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley for new grenade celebration, but says he’ll keep doing it

Myron Gardner has signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat after showcasing impressive performance in the Summer League, where he averaged 13.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.8 steals over four games. Last season, he played 50 games in the G League with the Osceola Magic, averaging 10.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Want More Context? 🔎

The NBA offseason has slowed significantly, yet key restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, and others remain in focus, along with potential contract extensions for stars like Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant. Notable free agents still available include Al Horford, Russell Westbrook, and Chris Boucher, with teams eyeing them for roster enhancement as they navigate remaining offseason moves. Want More Context? 🔎

NBC Sports has finalized its NBA coverage roster, hiring Michael Grady as the play-by-play announcer and analysts Brad Daugherty, Derek Fisher, Robbie Hummel, Austin Rivers, and Brian Scalabrine. The team will feature game analysts Jamal Crawford, Reggie Miller, and Grant Hill, with Carmelo Anthony and Vince Carter in studio roles, alongside hosts Maria Taylor and Ahmed Fareed. Want More Context? 🔎