Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Heat starters Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler all suffered varying injuries in Game 1, but Dragic’s could keep him out of the next game.

Boston has reached the Eastern Conference Finals in three of the past four years, but have nothing to show for it. What is next?

Atlanta’s Trae Young put up eye-popping stats in his second season with the Hawks, but he wants to be known as a winner.

J.J. Redick joined USA TODAY Sports to discuss how the NBA has used its platform to spark change and where things go from here.

LeBron James and Udonis Haslem are among NBA players who believed growing up that their votes didn’t matter. Their goal is to change that perception.

Gordon Hayward returned from a sprained ankle and plans to stay, changing course to remain in the bubble through the possible birth of his son.

Foul trouble, an inability to contain Anthony Davis leave Denver Nuggets frustrated with Game 1 performance against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo put up impressive numbers, but LeBron James had lofty stats himself and led Lakers through difficult times. He should be MVP.

NBA analysts Reggie Miller, Chris Webber still can’t believe Clippers lost series against Nuggets and want Paul George to explain “chemistry issues.”