Thompson Twins Are Ready for the NBA, but Not to Split Up

Amen and Ausar Thompson said they’ve never spent more than two days apart. This is how they spent their last week together before heading to their new N.B.A. teams.

Houston Rockets Introduce Coach Ime Udoka

The Celtics fired Udoka in February after he violated team policies. Udoka said at a news conference for his hiring as Houston’s coach that he had worked on himself and become a better person.

Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Moves Toward ‘Redemption’ After Gun Video

Back from an eight-game suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies guard said he had more work to do to improve himself. But there was also a hint of defiance in his approach.

The Inside Story of N.B.A. Players and Their Socks

Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)