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Jazz 2020 playoff preview: Spida's tangled web
Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert need to settle their differences as the Jazz eye to make a splash when the NBA season resumes
LeBron among NBA stars supporting under-fire ESPN reporter
Veteran NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski gets suspended by ESPN following his vulgar response to a US senator
LeBron forgoes wearing social justice message on jersey
‘I would have loved to have a say on what would have went on the back of the jersey, but I'm OK with that,’ says LeBron James
Rockets 2020 playoff preview: Innovative or insane?
Riding on the star power of James Harden and Russell Westbrook, the Houston Rockets look to go deep by pushing small-ball style to the extreme
Pacers 2020 playoff preview: Victor-y slipping away?
The Indiana Pacers brace for a hellish run against topnotch teams, but it doesn’t mean they won’t give hell back
Spurs guard Mills donates $1M to Aussie social justice causes
Australian Patty Mills says he’s donating 'every cent earned' in the NBA restart to Black Lives Matter groups in his home country
Players reach Orlando 'bubble' ahead of NBA training camps
Some players still feel skeptical of the quarantined games, with some saying likely not everyone will follow the rules
Kawhi Leonard postpones Orlando trip due to ‘family matter’
The LA Clippers say league star Kawhi Leonard will join the team in a few days
Depleted Nets sign Jamal Crawford for season restart
At 40, Jamal Crawford shows no signs of slowing down as he joins a Brooklyn Nets side that lost yet another key cog
Beal out for Wizards in NBA restart with shoulder injury
The Wizards absorb another major blow as Bradley Beal, the league’s second-best scorer, sits out the rest of the season
2 Filipino artists featured in Vince Carter tribute
Jayson Atienza and AJ Dimarucot showcase their artwork in NBA Canada’s tribute to Raptors legend Vince Carter
Howard will play for Lakers when NBA resumes in Orlando
After initial apprehensions on the league restart, Lakers center Dwight Howard now plans to mix his team goals with his activism
Nets star Dinwiddie still has virus, to miss NBA restart
Spencer Dinwiddie won’t join the Brooklyn Nets in the Orlando ‘bubble’ after a second positive virus test
'Significant' virus spread could thwart NBA restart – Silver
As teams start to arrive in the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando, commissioner Adam Silver admits a fresh virus outbreak may be more damaging
LOOK: Ex-Lakers star Gasol celebrates birthday with Kobe’s kids
Pau Gasol celebrates his 40th birthday without his partner-in-crime Kobe Bryant
7 Women's NBA players positive for coronavirus
Indiana Fever delays travel to the IMG Academy at Bradenton, Florida, by at least 5 days
Bucks reportedly close practice facilities over virus concerns
The Bucks close their practice facility after receiving results from coronavirus tests conducted, although it is not clear how many may have come back positive
Thunder 2020 playoff preview: Defying the odds
Proving all predictions wrong, Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder plan to pull off more surprises in the playoffs
Sixers 2020 playoff preview: Rust the process
After a heartbreaking end to last season’s run, the Philadelphia 76ers hope to get luckier this time
Oladipo to continue rehab, plans to return next season
'I really want to play, and as a competitor and teammate this is tearing me apart,' says Pacers star Victor Oladipo
Heat close practice facility after 2nd virus positive
The Miami Heat continue to test players before leaving for the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando next week
Mavericks 2020 playoff preview: European invasion
Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks slug it out in the ultra-tough Western Conference
Sixers’ Simmons at full strength heading into NBA restart
Months after suffering a back injury, Aussie guard Ben Simmons says he’s ‘back to 100%’ as the Sixers resume their playoff campaign
Zion confident of NBA restart despite 25 positive virus cases
Rookie sensation Zion Williamson says he trusts the NBA’s bubble environment in Orlando
Davis likes Lakers' title chances when NBA returns
'Actually I think our chances are higher because we're all rested,' says Anthony Davis as the Lakers resume their finals bid
25 NBA players, 10 staffers tested positive for virus
Players and staff members who test positive must remain in self-isolation until cleared as teams head to the Orlando 'bubble' next week
Giannis ready for 'toughest' ever NBA challenge
'I feel like… this is gonna be the toughest championship you could ever win because the circumstances are really, really tough right now,' says reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo
No Celtics player tested positive for virus
A full-force Boston Celtics squad heads to Orlando for the NBA season restart
Lakers ink JR Smith for NBA restart
LeBron James and JR Smith reunite after teaming up to win an NBA crown with the Cavaliers in 2016
Silver says no risk-free way to play but NBA bubble safest
'Our best understanding of this virus is that it's not going away anytime soon so we feel we have to find a way to move forward and this is our way,' says NBA commissioner Adam Silver
Pelicans, Nuggets players, staff test positive for coronavirus
The NBA continues to test players for COVID-19 weeks before the season restarts this month in Orlando
NBA plans to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts
US media reports say that NBA is planning to paint the slogan in all 3 arenas at Disney World in Orlando
Nets stars Jordan, Dinwiddie test positive for coronavirus
DeAndre Jordan and Spencer Dinwiddie are set to miss the NBA season restart in Disney World Orlando
NBA rookie star Morant apologizes for anti-police post
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant's post is intended for the police who continue to harass Black Lives Matter protesters
Evan Fournier backs NBA safety plans despite virus surge
'The resurgence is worrying, but it doesn't actually change habits,' says Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier
NBA players may be allowed to have social justice messages on jerseys
Jerseys could carry messages such as 'Black Lives Matter' or 'I Can't Breathe' – two popular rallying cries of the protest movement
Nets ace Chandler to skip NBA restart
Wilson Chandler joins a handful of other NBA players who have elected to miss the restarted season
Grizzlies 2020 playoff preview: Ja-mmed road ahead
For teams up there, it’s foolish to overlook the Memphis Grizzlies’ young guns led by top rookie Ja Morant
SCHEDULE: 2020 NBA seeding games, Philippine time
NBA action resumes with 22 teams battling for playoff spots in a 'bubble venue' in Florida
Nets 2020 playoff preview: Thank you, next
The Brooklyn Nets may just be leisurely strolling along but they can actually dent the campaigns of some serious contenders
NBA 'very comfortable' with restart venue despite virus surge
‘We are left with no choice but to learn to live with this virus. No options are risk-free right now,’ says NBA commissioner Adam Silver
Lakers-Clippers highlights NBA return from hiatus
The NBA heads back to action with 88 'seeding games' starting with a July 30 doubleheader
NBA has 16 players positive after 302 coronavirus tests
The tests are required as NBA players committed to participating in the 2019-2020 season restart in a 'bubble' quarantine setting next month
Magic 2020 playoff preview: What home court advantage?
A champion will be crowned in Orlando, but that almost certainly won’t be the Magic
Sparking social change is NBA restart goal, says commissioner
Beyond the action, NBA players plan to use their platform to put a spotlight on racism and police brutality
Lakers guard Bradley opts out of NBA return for family
'I can't imagine making any decision that might put my family's health and well-being at even the slightest risk,' says Lakers guard Avery Bradley
Nuggets center Jokic reportedly positive for coronavirus in Serbia
NBA All-Star Nikola Jokic, who’s in Belgrade for an exhibition basketball game, has been seen with virus-positive tennis star Novak Djokovic
Ariza, Bertans to skip NBA restart
Portland's Trevor Ariza and Washington's Davis Bertans are set to miss NBA's return in Disney World
Trail Blazers 2020 playoff preview: Dame Time running late?
'Dame Time' Lillard has always pulled Portland out of a tight spot, but can he weave his magic one more time in the NBA playoff race with a new format?
NBA sets dates for return with October finals
The NBA targets to cap off the 2019-2020 season with the finals in October
