NBA

Fred VanVleet diary: Episode four

The Raptors guard reflects on the tragedy of the Jacob Blake shooting and the role of athlete activism

‘Gaming has saved a lot of guys’: Inside the NBA bubble’s favorite pastime

Many players have found solace — from the pandemic, social isolation and the daily grind of basketball — by playing video games

‘Another Act’: William Jackson Harper talks about his role in NBC’s ‘The Good Place’ and how he almost left Hollywood

Also, the Dallas Mavericks fan discusses how the NBA bubble could be used in the film world

How NBA players are responding to Jacob Blake shooting

What will they do next to continue the fight?

Michael Porter Jr.: ‘Don’t let nobody put you in a box’

The Denver Nuggets rookie on his experiences growing up with racism

Being in the NBA bubble, official Zach Zarba now sees the world differently

A lack of fans has increased intensity, competition and the focus on Black Lives Matter

Damian Lillard bringing that ‘We Believe’ vibe versus Lakers

‘We are not coming into it like we are looking up to dudes’

Masai Ujiri incident equally haunting as it is redeeming

What the new footage of the Raptors exec’s encounter with the officer shows

Blazers’ CJ McCollum: From big shot-taker to Black winemaker

‘We have to immerse ourselves in different things to give ourselves a chance’