But without McHale’s eureka moment in 1990, the NBA would be a poorer place—LeBron-less for a few weeks, at least, and temporarily without the services of such mask-wearing alumni as Hamilton ...

Now that you know why NBA players wear masks, and how important they are considering their job is to protect a healing injury, you’re probably wondering why some players take them off mid-game.

Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are among the NBA stars to wear a mask on the court. Here’s a look back at 10 of the most memorable masks in basketball.

The NBA is adopting a tougher policy regarding masks, telling teams Monday that players on the active roster will have to wear the face coverings in the bench area until they enter games.

NBA teams have officially licensed face masks made from a breathable fabric, featuring a pocket for a filter you can insert. According to the CDC, face masks need to be made with two layers of ...

The NBA is adopting a tougher policy regarding masks, telling teams Monday that players on the active roster will have to wear the face coverings in the bench area until they enter games.