There's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.
The MVP award is officially a three-man race between James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Kawhi Leonard. Not on the list is LeBron James, a four-time winner of the award.
A combination of San Antonio Spurs injuries and the Golden State Warriors' desire for rest transformed Saturday's matchup into a battle of backups, resulting in disappointed fans.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has tied former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan's mark of 1,127 career wins with one franchise. Of the feat, Popovich said it is "just a longevity thing more than anything."
LaMarcus Aldridge is shutting down the rumors that he's unhappy playing second fiddle to Kawhi Leonard and the speculation that he might not finish the season with the Spurs.
Spurs star forward LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the upcoming Summer Olympics due to a lingering finger injury, sources told ESPN.
