Author: Mark Medina and Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles alleges that Jerry West agreed to pay a man $2.5 million if he helped recruit Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers.

With the NBA beginning the 2020-21 season in home markets, the league has outlined some unique coronavirus safety protocols for teams and players.

Montrezl Harrell has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending the prior three seasons with the rival Clippers.

The New Orleans rookie plans to rejoin the team, but he’ll face COVID-19 testing and possible quarantine. The season is scheduled to restart July 30.

The NBA and the players union have agreed to have “Black Lives Matter” painted on the courts at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

Overall, health experts praised the NBA’s return-to-play guidelines. Yet, they also expressed various concerns.

USA TODAY Sports talked to various sports activism experts on if a resumed NBA season would help the league’s efforts to address racial inequality.