NBA

Pascal Siakam is seizing Raptors’ starring role: ‘I’m definitely up for the challenge’

The defending champs signed the Most Improved Player to a max extension

Doc Rivers is here for L.A.’s new movement

With stars aligning, the Clippers can become the main attraction in the NBA

Trae Young diary: ‘The Atlanta Hawks will surprise everybody’

Star point guard reveals his goals for the season, including taking his team to the playoffs

Criticism of LeBron James’ China comments rooted in bogus narratives

If James tweets about a black person being killed by cops, you can bet his silence on China will be mentioned

Roundtable: LeBron James and China, Ice Cube on diversity in baseball, Michael Rapaport and black culture

Also: Should the XFL be an option for Colin Kaepernick?

LeBron James missed an opportunity with his comments about China

The NBA star used a lot of words to say nothing

Trae Young gets schooled by Steve Nash: ‘It’s all about what he sees on the court’

The Atlanta Hawks star spent time this offseason learning from his idol

Karl-Anthony Towns: ‘Keep sleeping on us’

The Timberwolves All-Star said his squad can make noise in the loaded West

The Roundtable: Dwayne Haskins unfairly criticized, letter about Penn State safety’s dreadlocks and Zion Williamson’s LeBron comparisons

Also, the ongoing Dame and Shaq rap beef