National Basketball Assn

June 23, 2023

Best-Dressed at the NBA Draft

Tailoring, bling and Louis Vuitton, oh my. The fact that the N.B.A. draft occurred smack in the middle of the Paris men’s wear shows was something […]
April 28, 2022

Trae Young, Your Hair Is a Magnificent Unsolved Mystery

The complex ’do of the Hawks player has been debated, dissed and memed. But our critic pays respect to its “confusion, awe and strength.” What now? […]
April 9, 2022

Russell Westbrook’s Complicated Homecoming

LAWNDALE, Calif. — “Go home,” Russell Westbrook yelled at a heckler seated behind the players’ bench. “Go home,” he repeated. The crowd at this late-February blowout […]
March 4, 2022

‘Winning Time’: When the NBA Went Pop

A new HBO drama chronicles the 1980s Lakers, whose fluid style and Hollywood flair changed the game and the culture. An N.B.A. writer takes account. When […]
March 20, 2021

Rooting for Your Home Team in Person? Here’s What You Need to Know.

This spring, big-league games are luring fans to stadiums and arenas. Expect varying levels of mask-wearing, social distancing and pregame testing. From strict testing, masking and […]
October 2, 2020

Jalen Rose’s N.B.A. Finals Diary: ‘I Can’t Wait for the Game’

Even in a pandemic, Jalen Rose gets his hair cut about twice a week. He likes to look sharp when he’s on TV, and these days, […]
June 22, 2018

The N.B.A. Draft’s Best Looks

We know many of the picks ahead of time, so we watch for the style.
June 22, 2018

The N.B.A. Draft’s Best Looks

We know many of the picks ahead of time, so we watch for the style.
October 3, 2017

List of Five: Custom Fashions for an N.B.A. Big Man

This month Dwight Howard, who started his professional basketball career at the age of 19, will suit up as a member of the Charlotte Hornets for […]
July 7, 2016

Nine Questions: Dwyane Wade’s Game Plan Includes Fashion Design

He’s a 12-time National Basketball Association All-Star, with three championship rings and one eye on a future in fashion. Dwyane Wade has a line of watches, […]