Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Kobe Bryant’s game had a big influence on such NBA stars as Kawhi Leonard, DeMar DeRozan and Jayson Tatum.

One game doesn’t answer everything, but it provided clues: The Nets’ new Big 3 will put up a lot of points, but defense will be a work in progress.

The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, who are co-owned by controversial former U.S. senator Kelly Loeffler, are closing in on the sale of the franchise.

Kyrie Irving is expected to play Wednesday against Cleveland, his first game since Jan. 5.

Kevin Porter Jr. became angry when he learned his locker space had been moved for Taurean Prince, who was acquired recently, and outburst ensued.

Caris LeVert, just acquired in a blockbuster trade, is out indefinitely and will undergo more tests after an MRI found a small mass on his kidney.

Brooklyn boasts three of the most gifted players in the league, an impressive collection of scoring – if the stars can sacrifice and make it work.

The Houston Rockets traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in a four-team deal also involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers.

Sabotage may be too strong of a word, but at the very least, James Harden’s actions impeded first-year coach Stephen Silas and the Houston Rockets.