Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

A handful of NBA moms have followed their sons’ efforts by speaking out on systemic racism and participating in various voting initiatives.

NBA players brought attention to key social justice issues with their symbolic protests in the bubble. They seek more real-world action going forward.

Former Lakers Metta Sandiford-Artest, Robert Horry and Byron Scott discussed what the 2020 title was like for them and how they celebrated.

Anthony Davis is a “warrior” for playing through a right heel contusion, LeBron James says. Davis had 28 points for the Lakers in the Game 5 loss.

Two days after a poor outing, Anthony Davis scored 22 points, hit a huge dagger 3 late and played stifling defense to help the Lakers top the Heat.

The Lakers were upset with themselves for squandering a chance to take a commanding series lead while Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo remain sidelined.

LeBron James appeared visibly upset as he left the court while the final seconds ticked off the clock on the Lakers’ loss to the Heat in Game 3.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis became the first Lakers teammates since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal with 30 points each in an NBA Finals game.

Barack Obama won’t be in virtual fan section for NBA Finals Game 2 between Heat and Lakers, but Big Sean, Ludacris and other stars will be watching.