The Shot Clock Reset : April 1st

League Alerts Fam,

Welcome to the first edition of The Shot Clock Reset presented by LeagueAlerts! Every week, we reset your week as we reset the shot clock to 14. Scroll below as we curate the 14 most important stories from the NBA and basketball culture—packed into one quick email. Let's get started:

THE BIGGEST STORIES OF THE WEEK:

1) Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is under investigation by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities over the past games.

2) Sean Diddy Combs' alleged drug mule Brendan Paul has been arrested on cocaine and marijuana possession felony charges.

3) Joel Embiid, who has been sidelined since late January with a knee injury, is expected to return to action this week, perhaps as early as Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City

4) LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 NBA season as he continues to rehab from his right ankle injury.

5) Kevin Porter Jr. has signed a 1 month deal for $10K with PAOK in Greece.

6) Bam Adebayo has committed to donate $13 for each point he scores during the season to support children in need.

7) The 33-year-old forward has a player option worth $48.79 million for the 2024-25 campaign, but he could opt to decline it and head elsewhere. The Clippers need to make sure that doesn't happen. But right now, an extension for George doesn't appear imminent.