Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Worthy players are always going to be left off the NBA All-Star team, so how do coaches establish criteria for who gets the coveted spots?

Kevin Durant offered hugs and handshakes all around, then left a winner in his reunion with the Warriors.

With Friday night’s win over the Pelicans, the Mavericks have won four in a row and five of six after a rough start to the 2020-21 NBA season.

Kevin Durant was disappointed that he had to sit because of the league’s health and safety protocols, but he’s looking forward to Golden State return.

Asked if he wants to match Tom Brady’s career longevity, Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James said, “I don’t know how long I’m going to play the game.”

Saying, “I believe as a white man in America, I certainly have a role in these conversations,” Kyle Korver has used his platform to speak out on race.

The elite scoring abilities of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving might not be enough for the Brooklyn Nets to win an NBA title.

Karl-Anthony Towns has had a tumultuous year, having lost his mother and six other family members to COVID-19 and being hit by a drunk driver.

The Sixers have the best record in the East, but even after a big win over the defending-champion Lakers, their identity remains a puzzle.