The stars gather in Los Angeles, a team moves to Brooklyn, a commissioner shapes his legacy: we break down the 2012-2013 NBA season.
Basketball
Brooklyn Nets: An NBA Debut, Delayed By Sandy
Brooklyn gears up for the Nets, and the new Barclays Center. Will they be worth the wait?
Words We Never Thought We’d Hear: David Stern to Step Down
The NBA commissioner is stepping down. Though he’s not always beloved, he’ll be missed.
Should Women Basketball Players Shoot On Lower Rims?
Geno Auriemma, coach of UConn and the U.S. women’s national team, recommends lowering the baskets to increase the popularity of women’s hoops. Why that likely won’t happen.
Shaquille O’Neal vs. Dwight Howard: Superhero Psychodrama
Now that Howard is in Los Angeles, get ready for a season of squabbling between 7-ft. Supermen
NBA Star Dwyane Wade Talks Fatherhood, the Big Three and How King James Compares with Air Jordan
A TIME conversation with Dwyane Wade.
Can Jeremy Lin’s Appeal in China Really Help Houston’s Bottom Line?
The Rockets, having drafted Yao Ming, know how to market in China, where Jeremy Lin is wildly popular.
Anthony Davis and the Battle for the Brow
Like Jeremy Lin before him, Anthony Davis may be have to endure a trademark battle before he can capitalize on his NBA superstardom.
Race and the NBA: Is Steve Nash Getting A Pass On Fatherhood?
Would an African-American player be getting glowing praise for sticking near his kids?
True Team: How LeBron James and the Miami Heat Took the NBA Title
With LeBron James playing at an all-time level and the Big Three getting plenty of help, Miami cruised past Oklahoma City to win its second NBA championship
LeBron’s Big Finals Shot: Don’t Forget He Had Help
Fighting cramps in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James hit one of the most clutch buckets in his career. How Oklahoma City’s Defense Offered an Assist
Is Michael Jordan Bold or Boneheaded as an Owner?
The Charlotte Bobcats owner hired a college assistant to coach his dismal team. Can the unconventional move work?
LeBron James Goes To The Hoop: It’s The Geometry, Stupid
The NBA superstar is dominating the paint, and rewarding the Miami Heat.
