Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

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.

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.

The Atlanta Hawks recently reshuffled their front office, including key departures. It made sense that a coaching change followed.

The Lakers are currently the 13 seed in the West with just seven weeks to go, prompting LeBron James to stress the importance of the final 23 games.

Charles Barkley said he thinks owners will lock out players before a new CBA is reached. The NBA and NBPA seem adamant that will not happen.

Beginning in 2020, the NBA adopted the Elam Ending at the NBA All-Star Game – a target score system designed to increase excitement in fourth quarter.

Director and actor Ben Affleck discussed his new movie, “Air,” which tells the story of Nike’s pursuit of Michael Jordan.