Multi-year partnership highlights evolving role of regulated cannabis brands within professional sports ecosystem
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â JARS Cannabis, a leading cannabis retailer, is launching a series of community-focused basketball initiatives in March through its ongoing partnership with the Grand Rapids Gold, the NBA G League affiliate.
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