Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ... 1983-86), Patricia Hoskins (Mississippi Valley State, 186-89), Chiney Ogwumike (Stanford, 2011-14), Cheryl Miller (USC, 1983-86), Cheryl Taylor ...

On Thursday, the former Heat player explained how much of a professional James is as a player on ESPN's "NBA Today." "What people don't understand is LeBron is the ultimate professional," Haslem said.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ... His shooting touch became part of OKC’s suffocating run, and he became a hero on the sixth day of his 10-day NBA contract. “It was amazing,” ...

There are five contests on today’s NBA schedule, among them the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sign up for our daily email newsletter Sign up for NBA League Pass to get ...

James will likely be heavily featured and celebrated by the NBA world when the All-Star Game is back in the Los Angeles area. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast.

Elle Duncan will host the program with game analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike. A new student giveaway, the State Farm Shot Challenge, will be a highlight during the game. One student ...