Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Kevin Durant has two NBA titles, three Olympic gold medals, an MVP award and 11 All-Star Game appearances. Does that make him the NBA’s best player?

Anthony Davis has struggled with injuries throughout his nine-year NBA career. But he believes this season will be different.

Shaquille O’Neal dished on Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated, Ben Simmons’ trade request and his picks for NBA champion and regular-season MVP.

The 36-year-old LeBron James says he’s feeling both physically and mentally recharged. And he conceded he has plenty to show in his 19th NBA season.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said, “we’ve got to coach the season like we don’t have him.” But Clippers did not completely rule Leonard out this season.

Andrew Wiggins said he will not get vaccinated unless he is “forced.” That could throw a big wrinkle into the Warriors’ championship aspirations.

For many, the question will be: can Klay Thompson get back to where he was before the injuries? His age could be a benefit in his recovery and return.

Some of the NBA’s marquee stars and teams will be on display during the league’s opening week, which begins on Oct. 19.

Russell Westbrook formed a close bond with Kobe Bryant. And now Westbrook will join the same franchise that Bryant helped win five NBA titles.

After years of discussing the possibility of one day becoming teammates, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will be on the same NBA team, the Lakers.