Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Shaquille O’Neal dished on Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated, Ben Simmons’ trade request and his picks for NBA champion and regular-season MVP.

The 36-year-old LeBron James says he’s feeling both physically and mentally recharged. And he conceded he has plenty to show in his 19th NBA season.

LeBron James says he has been vaccinated, but the NBA star who has spoken out on many social issues, will not advocate for others to get the shot.

For many, the question will be: can Klay Thompson get back to where he was before the injuries? His age could be a benefit in his recovery and return.

Carmelo Anthony, entering his 19th NBA season, ranks 10th on the league’s all-time scoring list with 27,370 points.

Russell Westbrook formed a close bond with Kobe Bryant. And now Westbrook will join the same franchise that Bryant helped win five NBA titles.

After years of discussing the possibility of one day becoming teammates, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will be on the same NBA team, the Lakers.

It will be a challenge, but there are plenty of reasons to think the Lakers’ acquisition of Russell Westbrook could put them back in the title hunt.

Pau Gasol will team with his brother (Marc Gasol) and two other NBA players in hopes to win their first Olympic gold medal.

The Suns are encouraged with how they performed in their first NBA Finals since 1993 and vowed to use the painful experience of losing to get better.