Karl Towns Sr. attends first Timberwolves game since wife’s heartbreaking death from coronavirus shocked family.
Author: Matt Eppers, USA TODAY
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo makes charge towards third straight NBA MVP award
As injury bug hits several NBA stars, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is making a run at the NBA MVP award for the third consecutive year.
Rockets coach Stephen Silas has crushing interview after team’s 20th consecutive loss
First-year Rockets coach Stephen Silas struggled for words as he tried to describe Houston’s franchise-record 20-game losing streak.
Six NBA teams that could make a big second-half push: What to know for Wednesday
The second half of the NBA season opens Wednesday night with light schedule. Here are the teams that could make a big push before playoffs start.
NBA first-half winners and losers: Joel Embiid putting it all together; Jazz winning, but getting disrespected
On the eve of the second half of the NBA season, it’s a good time to take stock of where everything stands from the first half. Here is the breakdown.
NBA All-Star Game 2021: Start time, schedule, rosters and format
The NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta has been impacted by COVID-19: No Rising Stars game. Skills competition, 3-point shootout and dunk contest on Sunday.
Devin Booker’s controversial ejection mars Suns’ statement win over Lakers
Devin Booker’s controversial ejection midway through third quarter overshadowed the Suns’ 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center.
Warriors’ Draymond Green blasts NBA teams for double standard in treatment of players
Draymond Green took aim at what he sees as a double-standard: NBA teams can openly discuss trades, but players are fined for publicly requesting them.
Nets’ Kevin Durant doesn’t start game, returns, then ruled out due to NBA health and safety protocols
A strange scene unfolded when Nets star Kevin Durant did not start, then was cleared to play only to ultimately be ruled out during the third quarter.
Lakers’ LeBron James on NBA’s plans for All-Star Game: ‘I have zero energy and zero excitement’
The NBA appears prepared to go ahead with an All-Star Game, but the league’s biggest name isn’t too keen on the idea.