Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Kobe Bryant launched The Mamba Sports Academy in 2018 in a venture with Chad Faulkner. But the facility was forced to change after Bryant’s death.

The point guard has evolved from just passing the ball to the big man. Now being a competent shooter and playmaker is also part of job description.

Kevin Durant has two NBA titles, three Olympic gold medals, an MVP award and 11 All-Star Game appearances. Does that make him the NBA’s best player?

Shaquille O’Neal dished on Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated, Ben Simmons’ trade request and his picks for NBA champion and regular-season MVP.

Shaquille O’Neal dished on Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated, Ben Simmons’ trade request and his picks for NBA champion and regular-season MVP.

Shaquille O’Neal dished on Kyrie Irving’s refusal to get vaccinated, Ben Simmons’ trade request and his picks for NBA champion and regular-season MVP.

The 36-year-old LeBron James says he’s feeling both physically and mentally recharged. And he conceded he has plenty to show in his 19th NBA season.

Paul George says he’s up to the challenge of being the Clippers’ top option as Kawhi Leonard misses most, if not all, of the upcoming season.

Andrew Wiggins said he will not get vaccinated unless he is “forced.” That could throw a big wrinkle into the Warriors’ championship aspirations.

Carmelo Anthony, entering his 19th NBA season, ranks 10th on the league’s all-time scoring list with 27,370 points.