Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown continue to blossom into stars. But to reach the NBA Finals, they’ll need support from Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Opinion: Are the Sixers the best team in the Eastern Conference?
The Sixers have the best record in the East, but even after a big win over the defending-champion Lakers, their identity remains a puzzle.
NBA announces plans for All-Star fan voting
The NBA detailed plans for fan voting for the All-Star Game. But it’s still not clear if a game will actually take place.
LeBron James goes off after Cavaliers front office member allegedly heckled him by cheering missed shot
LeBron James took exception to a person, who he said was a member of the Cavaliers’ front office group, excitedly cheering one of his misses.
Kobe and Gianna Bryant tragedy: How Lakers and NBA have struggled to cope with losing an icon
The Los Angeles Lakers anticipate shedding more tears and feeling more grief during the one-year anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s passing.
How Sports Academy changed following Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s passing
Kobe Bryant launched The Mamba Sports Academy in 2018 in a venture with Chad Faulkner. But the facility was forced to change after Bryant’s death.
‘Nobody can make sense of it’: Lower Merion’s 1996 state title team has coped with losing its legend
Before he became a star with the Lakers, Kobe Bryant showed his confidence with the Lower Merion Aces, once saying Michael Jordan could not stop him.
‘I can care less about that’: Lakers’ LeBron James indifferent about defeating Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo
After the Lakers defeated the Bucks, LeBron James sounded apathetic over winning the head-to-head scoring matchup over Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Lakers’ LeBron James: ‘It would be great’ to visit White House to celebrate NBA championship
If COVID-19 protocols allow it, LeBron James is open to visiting U.S. President Joe Biden to celebrate the Lakers’ 2019-20 NBA season championship.
NBA reports notable television ratings increases from last season
Through the first month of the season, the NBA has seen a 34% increase in viewership for national TV games and a 46% increase on League Pass.