While Rajon Rondo has become a willing mentor in recent seasons for young players, he also has the credibility to hold star teammates accountable.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
NBA trade deadline: Kyle Lowry, ‘maybe the greatest Raptor ever,’ prepares for his potential departure
Kyle Lowry, a top trade target for contending teams, took a moment to reflect after playing what might have been his final game with the Raptors.
Michael Malone on Nuggets’ season, father’s feedback and dealing with COVID-19
Injuries and COVID-19 related issues nearly derailed the Nuggets season. But Michael Malone has helped guide them to wins in 7 of their past 8 games.
Damian Lillard on his shooting range: ‘I can do that as deep as anybody’
Damian Lillard ranks second for most 3-pointers made this season (166) behind Curry (178). He has also led the league in crunch-time 3-pointers (46).
Lakers’ LeBron James on being part-owner of Boston Red Sox: ‘My goal is to own an NBA franchise’
LeBron James is set to become part-owner of MLB’s Boston Red Sox, but the Lakers star expressed a goal to own an NBA team as well.
NBA All-Stars still bring energy and excitement as Team LeBron cruises past Team Durant
The NBA All-Stars found ways to still bring energy and excitement to a subdued game as Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 170-150 in Atlanta.
How NBA has impacted Thurgood Marshall College Fund and HBCUs
The NBA decided to host the All-Star Game in Atlanta amid the pandemic, at least in part, to help HBCUs with financial support and exposure.
NBA All-Star Game draft: Kevin Durant, LeBron James select Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert last
LeBron James insisted there was “no slander to the Utah Jazz,” but he and Kevin Durant picked Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell last in the draft.
‘I just wanted to come out here and give them a show’: James Harden records triple-double in return to Houston
James Harden’s return to Houston drew a mixed response from Rockets fans as they watched him record a triple-double against their reeling team.
Kenny Smith on ‘Inside the NBA:’ “We can never be recreated or reduplicated”
TNT’s redoubtable “Inside the NBA,” which has won 11 Sports Emmy Awards, is the subject of a four-part documentary that begins Thursday.