Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, who missed the past 13 games with right foot soreness, returned to the team on Sunday and scored 19 points.

Ja Morant can either throw away his promising NBA career or flourish as one of the league’s bright young stars. The choice is up to him.

Twenty-four of 30 NBA teams are in playoff contention, and while some are definitely headed for the playoffs, seeds and spots are up in the air.

LeBron James sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Lakers’ win over the Mavericks on Sunday and left the arena with a signficant limp.

Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry has reached a deal to sell his portion of the franchise to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam.

Hall of Famer Bill Russell initially didn’t want to coach the Celtics. Russell eventually changed his mind and became the NBA’s first Black coach.

Denver is trying to hold off Memphis for the top seed in the Western Conference. Boston has earned a view from the top of the East – for now.

Lonzo Ball will miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season as the Chicago Bulls announced that his left knee is still limiting his ability to play pain-free.

NBA All-Star Weekend is complete, and with it comes the playoff race and some takeaways from weekend including dunk contest and competitive landscape.