Eddie Johnson breaks down five players ready to become stars in 2014-15.

Eddie Johnson breaks down the NBA players who leave you speechless.

Eddie Johnson explains what moves the Lakers need to make with contention not looking likely.

Eddie Johnson shares which teams spent close to nothing and managed to have a progressive season

Eddie Johnson discusses which NBA dynasty was the better one.

Eddie Johnson breaks down which players are most crucial to their team's success in the upcoming season.

Eddie Johnson discusses who the Lakers starters could be -- and realizes that this is likely a team that will miss the playoffs.

USA Today Sports' catches up with Team USA basketball and talks about their favorite cartoons, television shows and which superpower they would like to have. Courtesy of Team USA.

NBA No. 1 draft pick Andrew Wiggins plays basketball at a video shoot to promote his endorsement deal with Biosteel at Glen Shields Public School in Concord, August 11, 2014.

Late-night comics on the sale of the LA Clippers, and fighting among NFL players. Take a look at our favorite jokes in the sports roundup, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.

Eddie Johnson discusses what it will take for the Lakers to return as a legitimate force again in the Western Conference.

A look at key games in the upcoming season, including LeBron James and the Cavaliers taking on the Miami Heat.

Eddie Johnson breaks down the worst contracts in the NBA.

USA Today Sports' Sam Amick breaks down the historic deal in which Steve Ballmer purchases the Los Angeles Clippers.

Marcus Smart relives the NBA Draft and the thrill of playing for an elite franchise. Courtesy of NBA.com

2014 first-round picks Tyler Ennis and Dante Exum have a lot to prove in the NBA. Therefore, it's too early to make a decision on who is the better player at this stage. Eddie Johnson explains.

USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt takes a look at the impact LeBron's return is having in Ohio.

USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt speaks to Cleveland businesspeople about the impact of LeBron's return.

LeBron James addresses a crowd in Akron, Ohio, at a charity event shortly after re-joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.

USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt explains why trading two recent No. 1 overall picks for Kevin Love will make the Cavaliers a better team now.

NBA rookies share their experiences since the draft. Courtesy of NBA.com

Eddie Johnson makes his picks for the five best players to don a Lakers uniform.

Eddie Johnson relives the David Stern era and the great accomplishments he brought to the NBA.

KENS5 Joe Reinagel shares details on the new assistant coach and what she thinks of making history.

Eddie Johnson breaks down what Oklahoma City needs to do to win a title.

Joel Embiid attempts to sing Miley Cyrus and other rookies dish on celebrity selfies and movie roles, plus more.

Eddie Johnson discusses the sky-high expectations facing LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers this season.

USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick discusses the gruesome injury Paul George suffered during a USA Basketball scrimmage.

USA Today Sports' Dan Fogarty shares some of the best NBA tweets.

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins wraps up Team USA camp in Las Vegas. Boogie talks about the experience, learning from Kevin Durant, making the final roster. He also had a long visit with Kings' head coach Michael Malone

USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick examines the challenges facing new Lakers coach Byron Scott.

USA Today Sports NBA writer Sam Amick shares his observations on Derrick Rose, who is returning from a torn meniscus in his right knee and at Team USA training camp.

Eddie Johnson breaks down five teams who are building legitimate NBA contenders.

Eddie Johnson explains how the Cavaliers can be title contenders, and discusses some of the other frontrunners for the upcoming season.

LeBron James still has a lot of his career left to play, but how does he stack up against Michael Jordan? Eddie Johnson breaks it down.

Also, how will the Rockets handle this offseason? What will come of the Heat now? Can Steve Kerr do better than Mark Jackson?

Eddie Johnson discusses five players he thinks could take LeBron in a one-on-one matchup.

Which top five players could be nearing LeBron James status as a powerhouse in the NBA.

USA Today Sports' David Leon Moore breaks down the latest in the probate trial between Donald Sterling and Shelly Sterling.

After a flurry of free-agency news, see which teams have made a splash in USA TODAY Sports' NBA power rankings.

USA Today Sports' Sam Amick breaks down the astonishing contract and how it helps the Mavericks.

USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down what new coach David Blatt can bring to Cleveland

Officials in Cleveland are predicting a positive economic impact following LeBron James' decision to return home.

Officials in Cleveland are predicting a positive economic impact following LeBron James' decision to return home.

USA Today Sports' Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt shed light on the latest involving Kevin Love and Cleveland Cavaliers

USA Today Sports NBA writers Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down free agency and discover that the Eastern Conference has gotten stronger.

Former NCAA champion Drew Nicholas describes what it's like to play for David Blatt, LeBron James' new coach with the Cavaliers.

Late-night comics on the NBA's No. 1 player and his return to Cleveland. Take a look at our favorite jokes on LeBron James, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.

USA TODAY Sports NBA writer Sam Amick breaks down some of the bigger moves in the Eastern Conference and how it's tough to say who will finish at the top.

LeBron, Kyrie Irving and their third key player may not be one of the top trios in the NBA. Eddie Johnson breaks it down.

Eddie Johnson discusses the challenges Carmelo Anthony faces returning to play for the New York Knicks.

USA TODAY Sports' NBA expert Sam Amick shares what the Miami Heat plan to do next in hopes of becoming a contender.

USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down what LeBron's decision means for the rest of the Eastern Conference.

USA TODAY Sports' Christine Brennan discusses the impact of LeBron's return on the city of Cleveland.

Fans are flocking to downtown Cleveland to celebrate LeBron James' return to the Cavs.

Fans are flocking to downtown Cleveland to celebrate LeBron James' return to the Cavs.

With news of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest offered the president's perspective.

USA Today Sport's Jeff Zillgitt discusses LeBron James' decision to return to the Cavaliers.

King James is returning to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers.