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For those who’ve followed the early portion of San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s career, his approach sticks out as much as, maybe more than, his skill set and size. Though NBA All-Star Weekend is anything but serious business around basketball circles, the phenom from France pays no mind to that. “I don’t need any […]

Mac McClung once again put on a show during All-Star Weekend in the dunk contest, winning for the third straight year and giving the fans what they’re looking for in the contest. The one interesting thing about McClung is that he doesn’t have a real NBA contract, as he’s been playing on the Orlando Magic […]

As has historically been the case during NBA All-Star Weekends of the very recent past, the level of effort and intensity displayed by its participants was bound to become a big story coming out of the weekend. So needless to say, the NBA couldn’t have been thrilled when the first thing that fans saw when […]

Mac McClung slammed his way into NBA history on Saturday night inside the Chase Center. The Orlando Magic guard, plus G League talent, is the league’s only three-consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion. He delivered the hat trick in epic fashion for the 2025 showcase. But McClung hopping over a car wasn’t the only astonishing […]

When Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung broke the NBA Dunk Contest world by dunking over a car, it wasn’t the best thing he did with the car. Following his win, he made a promise about the new car. He said that he would donate the car to a foundation in need, near his hometown of […]

Out of all of the spectators for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest, Miami Heat forward Kevin Love continued to fire off jokes. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a retweet that Ja Morant had. While the latter said that the Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung makes Morant want to join the contest, […]

When Mac McClung made Slam Dunk Contest history on Saturday, it caught the eye of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. Both NBA All-Stars are known for ruthlessly dunking on people. For Antetokounmpo, he uses his aggressiveness and physicality to simply bulldoze people. For Morant, he uses his athleticism to dunk right over players. Both have […]

Last year, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell was the team’s lone representative during the 2024 NBA All-Star game. However, with NBA All-Star 2025’s marquee event nearly here, Mitchell won’t be alone this time. Joining Mitchell are his Cavs teammates Darius Garland, a two-time All-Star, and Evan Mobley, making his first NBA All-Star appearance. From the […]

Mac McClung earned a healthy bank account after throwing down some more epic dunks in the 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest. As it turns out, he’s actually made more money off of the Dunk Contest than he has during his time playing for various NBA teams McClung hopped over a car and taller teammates […]

The 2025 Slam Dunk Contest took place on Saturday night as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area and we had a familiar face who was crowned champion — Mac McClung. The Orlando Magic guard is the first player to ever win the competition three times in a row. Via Shams Charania: “Three-peat: […]

Mac McClung set the tone with a car on NBA All-Star Saturday night. The prop signaled that the Orlando Magic star is ready to hop over the competition once again in the dunk contest. McClung started from the left of the Chase Center arena. He hopped over the driver’s side door. The Magic dunker then […]

It’s over! It’s over! Cleveland is a city of NBA (All-Star Skills Challenge) Champions once again! To kick off the second day of NBA All-Star 2025 festivities, the Cavs superstar duo of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley showcased their versatility in the four-team, two-man, NBA Skills Challenge. Cleveland is the first NBA team to win […]

When Damian Lillard was eliminated in the second round of the 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, it paved the way for Miami Heat star Tyler Herro to become the latest Heat player to win the event. Tyler Herro become only the fifth Heat player to win the 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, and […]

Former New Jersey Nets great Buck Williams has been named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Williams is part of a group of finalists that includes Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Marques Johnson, and Sue Bird, among others. Williams, the third overall pick in the 1981 draft out of […]

While the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks certainly garnered the most post-trade deadline attention, the Golden State Warriors made a blockbuster trade in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The Warriors have gone 3-1 since the Jimmy Butler trade, and Draymond Green spoke about the team’s confidence […]

There must be something in that Bay Area water. Golden State Warriors shooting guard Buddy Hield took part in the 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday evening and although he didn’t end up winning the event, Hield tied teammate Stephen Curry for the most points in a single round with 31, per Brett […]

Shaquille O’Neale recognizes how great of a dunker Vince Carter was. After Carter reflected on his jersey retirement, he’s been enjoying life outside of the NBA. As a result, he’s been on multiple programs like TNT and NBA TV. Still, O’Neal had to ask Carter if he could recreate his signature dunk out of retirement […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have grabbed the Saturday night spotlight so far in the Bay Area. The duo of Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell showed their cohesion and skillset on the Chase Center floor, taking home a coveted trophy. The Cavs stars claimed the fastest time during the NBA skills challenge, one of the main events […]

NBA All-Star Saturday Night is supposed to be a welcome form of entertainment, a source of comfort for sports fans who want to see their favorite players compete in a looser setting. “Compete” is the operative word, though. Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul of the San Antonio Spurs were definitely focused on winning, but their […]

One of the biggest headlines that came out of the NBA trade deadline was the trade that actually did not happen. The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers had a trade in place that would have sent Mark Williams to the Lakers and Dalton Knecht to the Hornets, among other pieces. The trade was ultimately […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver had jokes for his fellow players ahead of the second night of All-Star Weekend. When asked about what rule Silver would change, he gave a hilarious response. “I would stop complaining about officiating,” Silver said via Shane Young of Forbes on X (formerly Twitter). His comments trace back to a constant […]

A lifelong Dallas Mavericks fan is considering pressing charges for his ejection from a game after a heated interaction with minority owner Mark Cuban. Chris Taylor and his friend Garrett Bussey were tossed from the Mavericks’ Monday night game against the Sacramento Kings. The two superfans were protesting the Mavericks’ blockbuster of superstar Luka Doncic. […]

One of the most memorable moments in the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indiana was the thrilling 3-point contest between Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry and New York Liberty sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu. Curry won that matchup via a final round score of 29-26, but regardless of who won the one-on-one contest, the event itself […]

Attending the NBA All-Star practice is supposed to be a fun and special occasion that brings out friendly competition and intriguing collaborations. But Saturday’s session transported Los Angeles Clippers guard and future Hall of Famer James Harden to a painful time in his professional career. He was forced to return to Oracle Arena, now named […]

When Shams Charania announced that the Dallas Mavericks were trading Luka Doncic, Markieff Morris, and Maxi Kleber to Los Angeles for a package headlined by Anthony Davis, fans outwardly wondered if the ESPN Insider had been hacked. The deal came out of the blue, involved two All-Star players, and just seemed unimaginable in the middle […]

In the wake of the Dallas Mavericks trading franchise star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Mavericks fans have let their feelings be known. Ahead of Anthony Davis’ debut, Mavericks fans staged a protest outside the arena, and a pair of fans were ejected after getting into a shouting match with Mark Cuban. During […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young does a tremendous job of dealing with criticism and taunts from fans. He even tends to play his best basketball in those moments. However, that doesn’t mean he’s a fan of receiving hate in the NBA. During All-Star media availability on Saturday, the Hawks guard was asked about what he […]

Kyrie Irving has quite the memory. He detailed one of the most important shots in Cleveland Cavs history against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. When ESPN interviewed him about All-Star Weekend, he pointed out where he made his infamous shot. The shot? A side-step three-pointer over Warriors guard Stephen Curry. The former […]

Right or wrong, Draymond Green is rarely one to shy away from voicing his opinion. If someone wants a straightforward answer to a question, their best bet is to usually probe the Golden State Warriors great. He obliged the media hours before All-Star Saturday Night commenced in the San Francisco Bay Area. When asked if […]

Trae Young and Karl-Anthony Towns have never played together in the NBA but continue to share a close bond off the court. However, the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks stars will get a chance to play with each other in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game as members of the “Chuck’s Global Stars” team. The […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is not afraid to criticize the NBA when he feels it’s right. When asked about what he would want the NBA to change, he gave a simple yet insightful answer. “Probably a shortened season and a longer break during All-Star,” Irving said via Jerry Donatien of ClutchPoints. The 82-game season […]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards will be making his third consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance on Sunday night, an impressive distinction for a guy who hasn’t yet celebrated his 24th birthday. But at this point in his career, an All-Star Game nod should be a formality for Edwards. We’re talking about a 23-year-old who […]

Nikola Jokic is no stranger to the NBA All-Star stage, but this year’s event in San Francisco feels different for the Denver Nuggets’ star center. As the seven-time All-Star prepares for Sunday’s game, he acknowledged that the absence of close friend Luka Doncic made the experience unusual. During NBA All-Star Media Day on Saturday, The […]

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam wanted no part in being asked what the NBA should change. After Luka Doncic was suddenly traded, he felt that he might be next. “Bro, I don’t like getting into… I’m just here so I don’t get fined… I’m cool with everything,” Siakam joked. “They traded Luka [Doncic] last time, […]

Golden State Warriors fans are disappointed that Stephen Curry will not be participating in an official capacity at NBA All-Star Saturday Night following the news that his much-anticipated 3-point Challenge rematch with Sabrina Ionescu fell through. However, the legendary shooter is still finding ways to entertain fans inside the old Oracle Arena, the place the […]

To Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, just being a part of the NBA All-Star Game is a privilege, regardless of how often it happens. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard acknowledged as much ahead of his third consecutive All-Star nod in 2025. Ahead of the inaugural tournament-style games, Gilgeous-Alexander opened up about what the recognition means to him in […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young addressed his selection as an NBA All-Star replacement for the second straight season, acknowledging the circumstances surrounding his inclusion while emphasizing the respect he has earned from his peers. While he was not initially voted in by the fans, Young noted that his recognition from players and media members reaffirmed […]

It turns out that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is a fan of one particular WNBA player. “A’ja Wilson,” Tatum said via Noa Dalzell of SBNation. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has been the talk of the league since she came into the league. She’s had a barrage of accolades and records already. This past […]

The NBA recognizes that the crown jewel of All-Star Weekend — the All-Star Game — is on life support, which is why the league has decided to change the format of the All-Star Game once again. The new 4-team mini-tournament is an attempt to add a jolt of competitiveness into the game, which has been […]