Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Anthony Edwards has a confidence that was missing from previous Timberwolves’ teams. He has also provided dogged defense and scoring, too.

With one season left on his deal with Lakers, LeBron James facing a career decision: Stay in L.A. with a mediocre team or try for another title shot.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle has received one dose of the vaccine. Canada requires visitors to be fully vaccinated.

There is still a lot to be decided in the final games of the season. The Nos. 2-4 seeds in the East are among the spots that are still not settled.

Duke’s Paolo Banchero, Auburn’s Jabari Smith and Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren provide intriguing possibilities at the top of the NBA draft board.

After acquiring LeBron James and then Anthony Davis, the Lakers eyed multiple titles. Instead they missed the playoffs twice in the LeBron era.

This is the third time this season Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has criticized LeBron James. He ripped him earlier for his actions on the court, social media.

The MVP race could come down to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. But many others could also factor in the race.

Mayor’s office confirms that MLB players will be subject to the same vaccine mandate that is keeping Nets star Kyrie Irving from playing in Brooklyn.