Ten years ago, only cutting-edge sports scientists knew the term "load management." Today, it is sparking a popular revolt that hit new heights last week when LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard sat out ...

The Denver Nuggets are skating by on a technicality this week. Denver made the decision on Monday to sit almost all of their ...

Michael Jordan's "Insights to Excellence" interview with NBC's Mike Tirico on load management, which was not so interesting in itself (he said what you'd think), comes at an interesting time for the ...

The Lakers made a surprising call on LeBron James as the Nuggets reel from Nikola Jokic’s injury and the West race tightens.

ORLANDO, Fla. — So here we are. Opening week of the NBA season and instead of talking about dunks, rivalries or who’s going to hoist the trophy in June … we’re talking about perp walks, mob ties, ...

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan isn't a fan of NBA players taking days off to rest. Jordan criticized the idea of load management Tuesday, saying the practice "shouldn't be needed." Jordan made ...

NBA icon Michael Jordan is back in the basketball world as a contributor for NBA on NBC coverage every Tuesday night. Mike Tirico’s interview with Jordan offered a short clip of the six-time ...

A hot-button term in the NBA in recent seasons has been "load management." What load management means is the practice of players, even stars, sitting out games, not because of any kind of injury, but ...

If there's one thing that Michael Jordan doesn't understand, it's missing games when you're healthy. The 14-time All-Star played at least 78 games in 12 of his 15 seasons, including all 82 nine times.