Blake Griffin isn’t the same player he was even two years ago, but in the right spot and with the right team, he can still provide value.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Hawks fire Lloyd Pierce as head coach, now the focus will be on who they hire next
The Hawks fired Lloyd Pierce as head coach after a 14-20 start, which includes 11 losses in their past 15 games.
Zion Williamson, Julius Randle among four first-timers for NBA All-Star game
Zion Williamson, Damian Lillard and James Harden highlight the reserves that were added to the NBA All-Star roster by the league coaches.
Gordon Hayward rounding into All-Star form at new home in Charlotte
Gordon Hayward signing with the Hornets was one of the biggest surprises in NBA free agency. But the move has worked out for both sides.
Opinion: Blazers’ Damian Lillard deserved NBA All-Star starter spot over Mavericks’ Luka Doncic
Damian Lillard is a five-time All-Star but has never been voted a starter. This is the year that should have finally changed, writes Jeff Zillgitt.
NBA announces 2021 All-Star Game starters: LeBron James and Kevin Durant lead way as captains
LeBron James’ ubiquitous presence, two first-time starters and multiple returnees highlight the NBA’s 2021 All-Star Game starters.
Opinion: Wizards made clear choice to make Bradley Beal face of franchise
Bradley Beal could have demanded a trade as other NBA stars have done. Instead, he remains committed to being part of rebuilding effort with Wizards.
Don Barksdale is one of the most important NBA pioneers you never heard of
Don Barksdale was a basketball pioneer, becoming the NBA’s first Black All-Star and the first Black player to make a U.S. Olympic basketball team.
Dallas Mavericks won’t play national anthem before home games this season
The Dallas Mavericks do not plan to play the national anthem before home games the remainder of this season, Mark Cuban says.
Sizing up the NBA season: What’s good and bad for each of the 30 teams
The emergence of Joel Embiid and the rise of teams like the Jazz and Suns have invigorated the early portion of the NBA season.