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Sports
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane the ‘perfect match’ for the franchise
After Bane’s trade from Memphis, teammates such as Paolo Banchero believe they can challenge for Eastern Conference title
Sports
Lonzo Ball brings perseverance to Cleveland Cavaliers after years of injury
Cavs hope Ball’s mix of size, playmaking and basketball IQ can push them deeper into the postseason
Culture
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps the family close with heartfelt Converse SHAI 001 pack
After lacing them up on his historic NBA Finals run, SGA officially drops three colorways of his shoe inspired by his wife, brother and mother
Sports
Norman Powell joins Miami Heat with chip on his shoulder
After trade from Los Angeles Clippers and best pro season, veteran guard believes new team is ‘ready to prove people wrong’
Sports
Inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic to celebrate Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, Nathaniel ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton
Game in Feb. 2026 will honor first African Americans to play in NBA
Sports
Bruce Brown returns to his best fit with Denver Nuggets
The veteran guard left as a free agent after winning a championship in 2023. Now he’s thrilled to be back.
Sports
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has basketball to thank for saving his life
White now has chance to be face of the franchise, give back to communities in Chicago and his native North Carolina
Sports
New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green seeing competitiveness in team heading into NBA preseason
After a summer minicamp in L.A., Green enters the season optimistic about forward Zion Williamson, young Pels
Sports
Chrysa Chin is the ‘NBA mom’ to generations of players
NBPA exec helps players navigate life off the court: ‘They know that I’m going to fight for them and I’m going to hear them’