Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

LeBron James and Udonis Haslem are among NBA players who believed growing up that their votes didn’t matter. Their goal is to change that perception.

Gordon Hayward returned from a sprained ankle and plans to stay, changing course to remain in the bubble through the possible birth of his son.

Reporters outside the locker room heard Marcus Smart and others having heated exchanges after Boston fell behind 2-0 in the East finals.

Clippers’ collapse against the Nuggets ensured there would be no “Battle of LA” in the Western Conference Finals, and Lakers insist they don’t care.

Jimmy Butler was clutch down the stretch and Bam Adebayo had an all-time great block as the Heat topped the Celtics in overtime in Game 1.

James Harden, Mike D’Antoni and the Rockets head into another uncertain offseason after another second-round playoff exit.

After nearly two months inside the NBA bubble, it left me both encouraged and concerned, NBA reporter Mark Medina writes.

LeBron James tallied 36 points, six rebounds, five assists and four blocks to boost the Lakers over the Rockets in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead.

After two months, players’ anxieties about being in the bubble and the state of the world at large have added stress on top of the NBA playoffs.