Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Despite a practice facility closure due to positive coronavirus tests, Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone is confident his team can resume its season.

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz discussed the NBA’s restart, how “The Last Dance” motivated him and much more in a conference call with reporters.

The NBA restart plan includes 113 pages of safety protocols, but it can’t exactly sing “Hakuna Matata” and predict no worries for the rest of its days

Chris Paul insists NBA players will not forget the ongoing conversation about racism when the season resumes: “You’re going to continue to hear us.”

Just as the NBA was informing teams about various restart dates for the return of basketball, players debated internally if there should even be one.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hope their words and actions will yield to various reforms regarding police brutality and racial inequality.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responds to tweet about long lines in certain Atlanta neighborhoods during Georgia primaries.

The NBA legend said Sunday: “I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country.”

Doc Rivers has become a lead voice with the Los Angeles Clippers and in the NBA for speaking out on racial issues.