Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Tom Thibodeau has been named the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year for his role in the dramatic turnaround season experienced by the New York Knicks.

James Harden’s health is obviously a huge concern, but the Nets showed in Game 1 that they are still good enough to win the series without him.

Clifford spent three seasons with the Magic, guiding them to the playoffs in 2019 and 2020.

Danny Ainge was one of the longest serving basketball operations executives in the league, completing his 18th seasons as Celtics president.

The East is loaded with the 76ers, Nets and Bucks. The Heat made the 2020 NBA Finals. The Knicks and Hawks are on the rise. Where do the Celtics fit?

The NBA features several players 25-and-under who are playing starring roles in the playoffs. And they are showing they are ready for the moment.

The NBA is introducing its Launchpad initiative to source, evaluate and pilot emerging technologies to finds ways to improve the sport of basketball.

A fan at Game 4 of the 76ers-Wizards playoff series at Washington’s Capital One Arena ran onto the court and was tackled by a security guard.