Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

LeBron James’ first children’s book, “I PROMISE,” will be published in August, while a second book will be released in the summer of 2021.

Chris Paul’s idea – along with an assist from Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan – unfolded when Team LeBron defeated Team Giannis 157-155.

Buddy Hield caught fire late, hitting four of his last five on the money-ball rack, including the final one, to defeat Devin Booker 27-26.

Follow along with all the NBA’s blockbuster moves as teams try to align themselves for a run at the title or a rebuild before Thursday’s deadline.

Shaquille O’Neal said, ”I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while,” about learning of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning.

LeBron James didn’t say much about Kobe Bryant all week. But James really opened up after passing Bryant for third on the NBA’s career scoring list.

With a driving third-quarter lay-up, LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant on the career scoring list in Bryant’s hometown of Philadelphia.

Picking the NBA All-Star Game starters is not an easy job. USA TODAY Network experts pick their starters and explain their toughest omission.