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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams said plenty about playing in his first All-Star Game, including growing up a fan of the WNBA and his favorite player, Lisa Leslie. Williams spoke about the All-Star Game’s new format, and a reporter asked him to reveal his all-time favorite WNBA player. Williams didn’t take long to respond and […]

After the Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded away their franchise player, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, many wonder if the Memphis Grizzlies could do the same with Ja Morant. NBA analyst Howard Beck floated the idea as some speculated potential trade destinations for Morant. However, Grizzlies GM Zack Kleiman is reportedly […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, he responded to Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green’s prediction that the Warriors would win the 2025 NBA Finals. After acquiring Jimmy Butler in a five-team deal, Golden State is attempting to make a push toward the upper echelon of the Western […]

The Golden State Warriors made roster moves after the All-Star break, signing two players to make their roster compliant for the end of the 2024-25 campaign. After the Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster five-team deal, they’re putting the finishing touches on their roster. The Warriors agreed to a 10-day contract with Kevin Knox, which […]

In a last-minute decision, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sat out of the All-Star Game, triggering harsh responses from NBA analysts and former players, including Patrick Beverley. James and Beverley were Lakers teammates in 2022-23, and Beverley took an interesting angle, defending LeBron on the topic of pulling out of this year’s All-Star Game […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love trolled Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese in the comment section of her post on Instagram. Love joked about participating in the Dunk Contest following Milwaukee Bucks forward Andre Jackson Jr.’s offering in response to Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant. Then, Love took a shot at Reese’s dream. Reese posted the following […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams made his first appearance at the All-Star Game this year and gave his honest opinion about its new tournament-style format. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his only gripe about the 2025 All-Star Game, Williams shared his during media availability postgame. Williams thought the NBA’s new format was a success from […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his less-than-ideal take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, he spoke on his impressions of San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. In his second All-Star Game, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points on a perfect 5-of-5 attempts in a 41-32 win against Kenny’s Young Stars. Then, he finished […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back his take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format. Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, which he didn’t take for granted upon arriving in San Francisco this past weekend. However, he did have one gripe with 2025’s new tournament-style format. Gilgeous-Alexander revealed during his postgame […]

A new mural of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and the late Kobe Bryant was seen in Los Angeles. While the Lakers are easing Doncic into the fold, continuing amid the post-All-Star break, fans have welcomed him home with open arms. After the shocking trade landed Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a packaged […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have a plan in place for their superstar Luka Doncic post-All-Star break. After LeBron James addressed Doncic’s impact on the Lakers and his future, Los Angeles is reportedly keeping what’s best for Doncic’s long-term health in mind as he eases into his tenure. Doncic will remain on a minutes restriction […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. shares the same alma mater as Golden State Warriors Draymond Green and shared a funny story of when he was still in college and the four-time champion was visiting campus. Before Jackson Jr. was in a full-court press at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, he was a freshman at […]

During All-Star Weekend, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed the possibility of playing with his son. After Antetokounmpo endorsed ideas to spice up All-Star Weekend, Charlotte Hornets power forward Grant Williams interviewed Giannis. Williams asked Antetokounmpo about the possibility of potentially becoming the league’s next father/son duo since LeBron and Bronny James, per NBA’s X, […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban blasted the NBA during Sunday’s All-Star Game for its marketing throughout the star-studded event. While many have responded to the association’s new tournament-style format, including Mavs guard Kyrie Irving endorsing a potential 1-on-1 All-Star tournament, Cuban criticized the NBA for its marketing. Cuban ripped the association on his Bluesky. […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back when he endorsed bringing the NBA’s All-Star Game to Boston but threw shade toward San Francisco in the process. After Brown’s Team OGs defeated the Global Stars, 41-25, in the final round of the first-to-40 tournament, his teammate Jayson Tatum suggested a change in the new format. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is on the verge of playing his first All-Star Game. Upon arriving to All-Star Weekend, Williams revealed his mother’s emotional reaction after practice. With the first half of the Thunder’s regular season in the rearview mirror, Jalen’s taking in the moment. Hours before tip-off, Williams held his All-Star uniform […]

After Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving suggested the NBA shorten its regular season, he’s not opposed to a new event at All-Star Weekend. When Fox One reporter Rachel Nichols asked Irving if he’d be open to seeing the association have a 1-on-1 tournament, he wasn’t opposed to the idea. It’s reportedly been discussed as a […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry took a trip down memory lane during NBA’s All-Star Weekend. On Saturday, the 2025 All-Stars practiced at the old Oracle Arena, now named Oakland Arena. It was a light practice for most while Curry and his former teammate Kevin Durant reminisced over winning championships. Curry even suggested the Warriors […]

Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett was one of the judges for the 2025 Dunk Contest and honored the late Bill Russell, which didn’t go unnoticed by Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown. Brown earned the 2024 Finals MVP trophy, which is named in honor of Russell. After the event, Jaylen acknowledged Garnett’s hoodie, which replicated […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was named to his first All-Star Game. The third-year forward spoke to the media after practice on Saturday. He discussed how surreal the weekend had been thus far before Williams’ mom’s emotional reaction put things into perspective. Upon Williams’ arrival on All-Star Weekend, catching up with Thunder head coach […]

After Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a $20 million extension, he attended All-Star Saturday night to watch his brother LiAngelo Ball perform his hit song, “Tweaker.” LiAngelo acknowledged his brother during the performance. Ball nearly swerved the corner and his brother Lonzo before the two made eye contact and dapped each other up, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-year guard Cason Wallace discussed his welcome to the league moment featuring All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his media availability before Friday night’s Rising Star Challenge at All-Star Weekend. After Wallace watched the Minnesota Timberwolves snap the Thunder’s seven-game win streak, the second-year guard revealed his welcome to the league moment. For Wallace, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Lu Dort has spent his entire six-year career with the same team. The Thunder’s longest-tenured guard has seen the lowly Oklahoma City squad come from the bottom of the Western Conference standings to NBA title contenders. With MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge, Dort is impressed with where his […]

With a 116-101 win, the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s seven-game win streak. After the Thunder’s incredible 24-0 fourth-quarter run kept their streak alive in a 115-101 victory against the Miami Heat, they succumbed to 14 points in the final frame against the Timberwolves. After the loss, Daigneault […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis didn’t hold back in his response to his former Khris Middleton’s trade to the Washington Wizards. The Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards for Kyle Kuzma before the NBA trade deadline. It’s a move Portis anticipated due to Khris’s unwillingness to accept a buyout for the final year of his […]

The Ringer’s NBA analyst Bill Simmons discussed Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant’s future. While he remains with his current team despite Durant’s name reportedly being mentioned in trade talks, Simmons discussed Phoenix potentially moving their superstar during the offseason and the reality that comes with it. Simmons discussed Durant’s future in a recent episode of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry reflected on his special conversation with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Curry and James led Team USA to gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics. After the win, the two celebrated at L’Avenue, which carried into the wee hours on August 11. While there, the two discussed how it […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr aren’t taking Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant’s declining to reunite personally. After a reported trade that would have reunited the 2018 Finals MVP with his former coach and starting point guard collapse, Durant discussed the failed deal with the Warriors. Kerr and Curry responded […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault made a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decision to save his All-Star for the fourth quarter, All-Star Jalen Williams helped slice an 11-point deficit in the third quarter against the Heat. Williams scored eight of his 18 points in the third quarter of Wednesday’s 115-101 win against the Miami Heat. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander help erase a 21-point deficit with an incredible 24-0 fourth-quarter run that led to a 115-101 victory against the Miami Heat. In a game where the Thunder gave up 36 points in the paint in the first half without starting power forward Chet Holmgren […]

In his first year as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, JJ Redick has important plans this weekend. He will use the time off to find a new place to live. Redick lost his home due to the wildfires in Southern California. The Lakers head coach revealed his plans after Wednesday’s 131-119 loss to the Utah […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso’s approach to the game has helped elevate his team to becoming the top-ranked defense in the NBA. The All-Defensive Second Team guard’s addition to a defensive-minded team with the best record in the Western Conference has yielded positive results. Caruso’s presence in the backcourt, coupled with veteran Isaiah Hartenstein’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren returned to the starting lineup, but alongside Isaiah Hartenstein, he didn’t reprise his role at center. For the first time this season, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault inserted Holmgren and Hartenstein into his starting five, and his towering bigs didn’t disappoint. They limit the Toronto Raptors to 25 points in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed a perceived minutes restriction after his second game back from a 39-game absence. After playing 10 games in 2024-25, Holmgren returned to the starting lineup from an injury setback that led to a pair of strong defensive performances amid the Thunder’s five-game winning streak. Holmgren anchored the defense […]

Oklahoma City Thunder starting forward Chet Holmgren is showing promise in his return from an injured pelvic bone that forced him to miss 39 games this season. Holmgren finished with four points, five rebounds, four blocks, and two steals in his return in the Thunder’s 121-109 win against the Toronto Raptors. However, he’s been ruled […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green revealed he recently received a warning from the NBA front office. Amid the Warriors’ must-win stretch of games this season, Green received a warning for being too aggressive in a recent stretch of games. Green revealed the league’s message on a recent episode of the Draymond Green Show with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic is on the injury report alongside LeBron James, who’s listed as probable. Doncic is dealing with a left calf strain, while James is experiencing left ankle soreness after going for 24 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in a 132-113 win against […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love continues to take subtle shots at his former teammate, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. His latest jab was in response to James’ recent post featuring Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Using a 2015 tweet, Love responded to James’ “fit out” advice toward Doncic before Luka made his Lakers debut. […]

In only his second game back from a rare pelvic injury, Oklahoma City Thunder starting forward Chet Holmgren anchored the defense in Monday’s 137-101 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. While head coach Mark Daigneault watched his Thunder set a franchise record in threes on one end of the floor, Holmgren set the tone early […]