Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

James Harden has answered all of the questions he faced when he arrived in Brooklyn amid criticism for how he forced his way out of Houston.

Worthy players are always going to be left off the NBA All-Star team, so how do coaches establish criteria for who gets the coveted spots?

With one giant leap, the No. 1 pick of the 2020 NBA draft defied gravity. With one strong slam, Anthony Edwards then defied strength.

How Mavericks’ CEO Cynt Marshall improved culture and diversity after sexual harassment and domestic violence allegations dogged the franchise.

The sitting of players as teams seek trade partners symbolizes the differences in perception when team seeks a trade vs. when a player requests a trade.

Kevin Durant offered hugs and handshakes all around, then left a winner in his reunion with the Warriors.

With Friday night’s win over the Pelicans, the Mavericks have won four in a row and five of six after a rough start to the 2020-21 NBA season.

Karl-Anthony Towns returned for the Timberwolves in Wednesday night’s loss to the Clippers after missing 13 games after testing positive for COVID-19.

With guard Donovan Mitchell leading the way, the Utah Jazz have the NBA’s best record and say their focus is ‘stuck on a championship.’