Author: Jeff Zillgitt and Mark Medina, USA TODAY

During his media availability, Michael Malone said, “It’s really important that we turn our attention to where it should be, and that’s back in Boulder.”

At the midpoint of the NBA season, it’s usually an appropriate time to offer evaluations. Who’s playing well? Who’s not? But this season is different.

Some NBA All-Star Game starters are easy to pick. Who wouldn’t pick LeBron, Embiid and Giannis? But some worthy names are left off (hello Damian).

Sixers coach Doc Rivers and Wizards coach Scott Brooks lamented the storming of the Capitol on Wednesday ahead of their NBA game in Philadelphia.

From the arrival of the coronavirus through months of play in a bubble, the NBA trusted science, medicine and data in completing its season.

Paul George’s decision to commit long term to the Clippers could portend a similar deal for Kawhi Leonard as he is set to become a free agent in 2021.

Gordon Hayward and Fred VanVleet were among the winners along with a few NBA teams who made moves to improve rosters immediately as free agency began.

As NBA free agency began, the Lakers put themselves in a position to repeat by acquiring Montrezl Harrell, while Gordon Hayward’s move was a surprise.

In a surprise move, Gordon Hayward will sign a four-year, $120 million contract with the Hornets after declining his option year with the Celtics.