James Harden need only examine pain of Karl-Anthony Towns to realize devastation COVID-19 can cause and why he should take NBA’s protocols seriously.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Los Angeles Lakers unveil their championship rings without fans
The Los Angeles Lakers’ championship rings have features that pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and also acknowledge the 95 days spent in the Orlando bubble.
With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together, Nets’ Steve Nash has ‘the toughest coaching job’
Steve Nash already has great relationships with the Nets’ Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but he’ll still need to find balance coaching them.
NBA plans to transition away from holding virtual fans for 2020-21 season
Despite not having clarity on when real fans when be able to attend games, the NBA will move away from the virtual fans of the summer bubble.
Kevin Durant returns to court but seeks bigger challenge: ‘I have to play against the best players in the league’
Kevin Durant returned to the court Sunday for a preseason game. The next step in his comeback will be matching up with, and beating, the NBA’s best.
Clippers’ Paul George: ‘I owe them a trophy” and have ‘a responsibility’ to convince Kawhi Leonard to stay long-term
With a lucrative contract extension now signed, Paul George is focused on delivering an NBA title for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Lakers’ LeBron James will never be comfortable playing in empty arenas. ‘The fans are a part of this game’
Most teams will begin the NBA season without fans. Many players don’t really like the quiet of an empty arena. “You’re going to hear the sneakers.”
LeBron James on ‘More Than a Vote’: ‘We just wanted to educate you, enlighten you and empower you’
With elections, outside of the Georgia runoffs, behind us, Lakers star LeBron James discussed the successes of the “More Than a Vote” initiative.
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns enters NBA season with heavy heart: ‘I’ve seen a lot of coffins in the last seven months’
Karl-Anthony Towns spoke emotionally Friday about losing his mother and six other family members to COVID-19 complications.
Opinion: Lakers begin another dynasty with securing LeBron James, Anthony Davis to long-term deals
The Lakers secured a long-term extension with LeBron and a max deal with Anthony Davis, making them NBA championship favorites heading into the season