Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Hall of Famer Bill Russell initially didn’t want to coach the Celtics. Russell eventually changed his mind and became the NBA’s first Black coach.

Denver is trying to hold off Memphis for the top seed in the Western Conference. Boston has earned a view from the top of the East – for now.

The Atlanta Hawks recently reshuffled their front office, including key departures. It made sense that a coaching change followed.

Lonzo Ball will miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season as the Chicago Bulls announced that his left knee is still limiting his ability to play pain-free.

NBA All-Star Weekend is complete, and with it comes the playoff race and some takeaways from weekend including dunk contest and competitive landscape.

The Lakers are currently the 13 seed in the West with just seven weeks to go, prompting LeBron James to stress the importance of the final 23 games.

Charles Barkley said he thinks owners will lock out players before a new CBA is reached. The NBA and NBPA seem adamant that will not happen.

Beginning in 2020, the NBA adopted the Elam Ending at the NBA All-Star Game – a target score system designed to increase excitement in fourth quarter.