Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Barack Obama won’t be a virtual fan for NBA Finals Game 2 between Heat and Lakers, but LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx and other celebs will be there.

Heat starters Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler all suffered varying injuries in Game 1, but Dragic’s could keep him out of the next game.

The eight NBA teams that did not get invited to the bubble have reconvened for voluntary group practices. Here’s what they are trying to accomplish.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday he thinks next season will likely start in January, but that the goal is to play a standard season.

J.J. Redick joined USA TODAY Sports to discuss Acker Wines’ virtual tasting series and his wine-drinking experience inside the NBA bubble.

J.J. Redick joined USA TODAY Sports to discuss how the NBA has used its platform to spark change and where things go from here.

J.J. Redick joined USA TODAY Sports to discuss the Pelicans’ future and the development of youngsters Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball.

Jimmy Butler was clutch down the stretch and Bam Adebayo had an all-time great block as the Heat topped the Celtics in overtime in Game 1.

With five full days off before the Western Conference finals, the Lakers are trying to balance resting and relaxing with staying sharp and ready.