Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Not only does Damian Lillard elevate the Blazers with his talent and experience, his relentless optimism is infectious.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ grind-it-out win over the rival Clippers was a microcosm of what it will take to win an NBA title in the Orlando bubble.

Broadcasters who will be presenting the 2020 NBA restart games for ESPN and TNT ready for shows that will be different than what we’ve seen before.

The NBA remains confident in its bubble campus, but the league and teams must stay vigilant. MLB’s failures show how quickly things can unravel.

Lou Williams’ teammates came to his defense after former player Kendrick Perkins criticized Williams for his recent detour to Magic City for takeout.

Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke with some NBA and WNBA players Sunday about how they can use their platform to address racial justice issues.

Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni, Pelicans’ Alvin Gentry both wore masks for their teams’ scrimmages this weekend, saying they felt their example was important.

Jazz’s Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell appear to have put the tensions that arose in the aftermath of their positive coronavirus tests behind them.

Once the season relaunch starts, the NBA will showcase about 300 “virtual fans” on 17-foot video boards throughout the game.