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Michael Cooper was running a camp in Pasadena in 1994 when Lisa Leslie challenged him to a slam dunk contest. As Cooper said, “The way you won was by the applause of the kids.

Magic Johnson’s wish for Lisa Leslie has come true after two years. The WNBA legend was honored with an 11-foot bronze statue named “The First Lady,” unveiled on Sunday afternoon.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns looks on before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Ge...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 29: Gary Trent Jr. #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on March 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hoo boy. OK, so the obvious...

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Ja'kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Imag...

The Rockets have three new two-way players this year.

Although Jerry Stackhouse joined the Wizards to play alongside Michael Jordan, he clearly had no intention of being the second star.

Kelsey Mitchell gave the Indiana Fever something to celebrate in their blowout loss to the Washington Mystics.

Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the upcoming season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the power forward rankings, but this could be the last season as Scottie Barnes and others are surging.

Although the Thunder were already forced to make some tough decisions because of the second apron, the worst is yet to come.

Over the weekend, Julian Champagnie hosted a basketball camp here in San Antonio. The registration filled up almost instantly. The demand for Champagnie is greater than ever. Fresh off the signing of his new three-year contract, he bought a home in the Dominion, signaling his intention to put down som roots in the Alamo City. A couple of weeks ago, Champagnie participated in a meet-and-greet. Lines were around the block hours before the event was scheduled to start. While that sort of devotio...

NBA general managers often use the buzzword "optionality" to describe moves that preserve cap flexibility. Some teams, like the Brooklyn Nets, keep it for years as they navigate a difficult rebuild.

After competing in her first senior international tournament and winning her first gold medal, Angel Reese isn’t yet satisfied. The three-time All-Star had to come off the bench in her Team USA debut, playing a smaller role than she has for just about any team in her lifetime, and she told her Atlanta Dream teammates that she was “very well-rested” for the home stretch heading into the postseason. The World Cup break has created unique scenarios for every team in the league. Those who aren’t com

As training camps get set to open, USA TODAY Sports has previews for every NBA team.

Former Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Kwame Brown is calling out future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James. Following James’ free-agent decision to leave the Lakers, Brown claims LeBron destroyed former teammates’ careers throughout his eight seasons in Los Angeles. Brown used former Lakers guard Russell Westbrook and Dalton Knecht in concert with James’ son, […] The post Kwame Brown calls out former Lakers’ LeBron James ‘machine’ that gives off ‘toxic waste’ and ‘destroys careers’ ap...

The LA Clippers will look to make sense of the 2026-27 season after an embarrassing offseason.

Sophie Cunningham’s struggles against the Washington Mystics on Sunday were encapsulated by one play she likely won’t be rushing to watch again. The Indiana Fever guard’s missed corner 3-point attempt caused a buzz for all the wrong reasons.

Sophie Cunningham continues to be one of the WNBA’s most scrutinized players, with the Indiana Fever guard’s off-court commentary regularly ruffling feathers and leaving fans eager to critique her on-court performances. Days after her blunt remarks about Fever coach Stephanie White’s intense practice habits, Cunningham saw her minutes dwindle in Sunday’s critical home matchup against the Washington Mystics.

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 1: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2026 Pioneers Classic Championship on February 1, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NB...

After waiting more than a month for the Kawhi Leonard trade to be finalized, the Toronto Raptors are now an intriguing team in the Eastern Conference.

Pat Riley lands Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade, but the Heat face questions about their offense.

The Dallas Mavericks hired a new front office and new coach Dusty May this offseason as Kyrie Irving returns from injury to play with Cooper Flagg.

The Houston Rockets can be contenders again with Fred VanVleet back from injury to help make year two of the Kevin Durant era a smoother ride.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Quadir Copeland #25 of the Houston Rockets plays defense during the game against the Toronto Raptors during a 2026 NBA Summer League game on July 11, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Im...

Some new-look NBA teams are known for their offense, but the Miami Heat revamp prioritized defense. Heat guard Davion Mitchell emphasized the assets they had on defense, from backcourt to frontcourt. “We have three, really four [great defenders], with Wiggs. There are some matchups he guards the best player,” Mitchell said, per Barry Jackson. Mitchell […] The post Davion Mitchell says defense will drive new-look Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Olivia Miles knows she has some adjusting to do. The Minnesota Lynx rookie also isn’t thrilled about how much contact she’s taking lately. The rookie guard addressed the officiating after Minnesota’s game against the New York Liberty, explaining that the way games are being called has changed from earlier in the season and that she’s […]

Kwame Brown described LeBron James as a “marketing machine” rather than an individual while arguing that the influence surrounding the Lakers star has affected other players throughout his career. Speaking on The Basketball Show, Brown said his perception of James changed as he came to view him as part of a larger business and media […] The post Kwame Brown calls LeBron James a marketing machine appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Draymond Green recalled receiving an expensive introduction to NBA rookie life when Golden State’s veterans stuck him and three other first-year players with an $18,000 restaurant bill. The incident happened during a team dinner in Denver involving Green, Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli and Kent Bazemore. At first, Green thought the veterans were simply treating the […] The post Draymond Green couldn’t afford rookie dinner bill appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Andre Miller recalled celebrating a major NBA payday by sharing a significant portion of his new wealth with members of his extended family and close circle. After signing a $51 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, Miller hosted a house party in Sacramento. Before the gathering, he went to the bank and withdrew $300,000 in […] The post Andre Miller gave away $300K after Nuggets contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net.