Players said Gregg Popovich's fiery and direct approach worked because he also showed unwavering compassion and care about them as people.

On Wednesday, Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

The budding friendship between second-year players Scoot Henderson and Toumani Camara includes a vow: Being great together ... in Portland.

The Blazers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, where behind the scenes, their coach has held a series of meetings to inspire change.

Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

The defending champion Celtics are near the top of the list, but they didn't finish first because no one could catch the runaway winner.

Suggs' viral comforting of a crying Carter Jr. went deeper than it appeared. And it reveals what makes the Magic special.

News that the league would address expansion at some point this season prompted an already simmering movement in Seattle to bubble over.