Paul George

NBA: Jerami Grant helps Detroit Pistons beat Phoenix Suns; Milwaukee Bucks suffer first home loss against Utah Jazz

LeBron James had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and Los Angeles overcame the absence of two injured starters to beat Chicago.

NBA: Paul George inspires Clippers to win over defending champions Lakers; Kevin Durant helps Nets demolish Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers players also received their diamond and amethyst championship rings before the start of the match against the Clippers.

NBA season preview: From Lakers getting stronger to Bucks winning free agency, biggest talking points

After the most protracted, and yet abbreviated, season of the NBA comes the shortest season of the league. Here are the biggest talking points:

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers expect new head coach Doc Rivers to lead on and off the court

Doc Rivers' activism was highlighted by the Philadelphia 76ers when they officially named Rivers the 25th coach in franchise history on Saturday.

NBA: How league, players association helped athletes deal with mental health issues in bubble

The bio-secure bubble that NBA created at Walt Disney World ensured the season went ahead without further disruptions due to COVID-19. But players like Paul George faced mental health battles inside. Here's how the NBA and NBPA helped players and staff:

NBA: Doc Rivers' legacy at the Los Angeles Clippers cannot be measured in statistics, records, or even trophies

In his seven years with the Los Angeles Clippers, Doc Rivers could never take the franchise to the NBA Conference Finals, let alone to a title. But his legacy at the team was far beyond numbers, or titles.

NBA Playoffs: Brown helps Celtics rout Raptors to take 3-2 lead in series; Clippers beat Nuggets

Paul George scored 32 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 along with a big late block and the dynamic duo helped the Clippers rally in the fourth quarter for a win over the Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

NBA: Indiana Pacers fire Nate McMillan after exit against Miami Heat, their second straight Round 1 sweep

The decision to fire Nate McMillan was a surprise, given Kevin Pritchard's 12 August announcement that McMillan had been given a one-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season.

NBA: With Portland Trail Blazers' Playoffs hopes still dangling by a thread, motivated Damian Lillard finds hot streak

Lillard topped a 51-point performance on Sunday by offering a 61-point performance on Tuesday, doing all that with the Blazers’ postseason fate still not secure.

NBA: Rookie guard Ja Morant powers Grizzlies to sixth straight win; Kawhi Leonard scores season-high 43 points

Rookie guard Ja Morant missed only one of his 11 shots as the Grizzlies extended their longest winning streak since December 2016