Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY

As all eyes were on LeBron James, the Lakers and Anthony Davis, a funny thing happened. The Eastern Conference got considerably more interesting.

Will the Los Angeles Lakers get Anthony Davis? Magic Johnson is the one who will determine that answer.

The week heading into the big game has been a bit lame. The NBA has stepped into the void, thanks to mischievous machinations of its biggest stars.

LeBron James’ return to the court, coupled with speculation of acquiring Anthony Davis, makes the already bright spotlight in Los Angeles white-hot.

Anthony Davis’ upcoming time on the sidelines is just another reminder that decision-time on his future is fast approaching.

English soccer legend Wayne Rooney is preparing for his first full season in Major League Soccer after joining the DC United in July.

DeMarcus Cousins is wrong when he says the Golden State Warriors are America’s most hated team, but he might try to help make his claim a reality.

In a feisty postgame exchange, LeBron James insisted he didn’t do anything wrong when he said playing with Anthony Davis would be “amazing.”