Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Anthony Davis declared himself 100% healthy and thinks the Lakers’ title chances are better after the team was able to rest during the NBA shutdown.

Zion Williamson worked out every day during quarantine and likes where he is heading into NBA restart: “I do find that I’m in good shape right now.”

Both title contenders had seemingly found their groove when the season was halted, but they’ll have to quickly find it again in Orlando.

Despite a practice facility closure due to positive coronavirus tests, Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone is confident his team can resume its season.

Lou Williams recently expressed reservations that returning to play could distract from efforts to address racial inequality initiatives.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said Dwight Howard had yet to inform the team on if he will play when the NBA season restarts in Orlando.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz discussed the NBA’s restart, how “The Last Dance” motivated him and much more in a conference call with reporters.

Dr. Karida Brown, the Lakers’ Director of Racial Equity & Action lacks “a strong opinion’ whether NBA season will help or hurt racial justice efforts.

What will it be like to live in an NBA bubble at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando? For any NBA player and coach, it seems pretty nice.