The Latest Breaking News from the National Basketball Association

NBA Champ Jason Williams Says Marijuana Enhances Creativity On Court But Not 'Good Idea' Before Game

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has not been testing players for marijuana use since April 2023. Some questioned the move, while others praised it, including rapper, cannabis entrepreneur and advocate Snoop Dogg. Former NBA player Jason Williams, who played from 1998 to 2011, said even if marijuana had been legal…

Benzinga · Dec 3, 2024

In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation

The National Basketball Association formalized its giving over the past four years through a new $300 million grantmaking arm

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Stocks Sink on Concern the Fed Will Keep Interest Rates Higher for Longer

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -1.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.92%. US stock indexes Tuesday finished sharply lower. Signs of persistent wage pressure pushed bond...

Barchart · Apr 30, 2024