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The Atlanta Hawks (26-29) are starting to bounce back from a dreary ending to January, winning four of their last six games. It does not take much to sneak into the middle of a top-heavy Eastern Conference, and they are only three games behind the Detroit Pistons for sixth place in the standings. The organization’s […]

By and large, the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is a rousing success. It’s still ongoing at the time of this writing, but regardless of who wins the tournament, it’s safe to say that the NHL scored a 50-point slam dunk with it. As for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, it’s hard to say the same […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Damian Lillard has been in the spotlight since his entry to the league and has quickly built a reputation as one of the most clutch players in the game today. He’s also one of four active NBA players with a lifetime contract under a sneaker brand in Adidas. Over NBA All-Star Weekend, […]

For 22 years, LeBron James has built arguably the most complete career in the history of the National Basketball Association. 10 NBA Finals appearances, four NBA Titles, four regular season MVP Awards, more points than anyone in the history of the league, and too many records to list in what intends to be a 400-500 […]

The 2025 All-Star Game is in the books, and once again, everyone seemed to be complaining about the league’s new format for the festivities. Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum wasn’t nearly as harsh as some of his peers were on the new format, but he does believe that there’s one big change that the league […]

In most cases, basketball players just want to play, and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is no different. Even though Durant ripped the new All-Star Game format back in December, he was willing to give it another chance. After the league implemented a tournament-style approach, it might’ve worked to his liking. Following the game, he […]

NBA All-Star Weekend brought a new format to the All-Star Game, which consisted of four different teams playing in a tournament-style environment. Outside of the actual basketball games, there were long breaks that consisted of side challenges with fans, music performances, and dedications. At the end of the game, players were asked about the format, […]

Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, it might’ve given LeBron James a new life. The latter hit age 40 in December and showed there’s more time behind him, than in front of him. After all, James has teased a possible retirement coming soon. Either way, he’s only played a handful of games […]

Already declining in popularity among basketball fans, the NBA All-Star Game took another blow on Sunday when it was revealed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not going to be able to partake in the mini-tournament due to issues in his left foot and ankle. James was part of Shaquille O’Neal’s Team OG, […]

Coming out of a mostly blah NBA All-Star Weekend in which the key takeaways were once again a failed format change and a lack of effort, a bigger and far more consequential story worth covering is what Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had to say about his team’s NBA Title chances during TNT’s pre-game coverage of […]

Draymond Green has been making waves throughout All-Star Weekend, taking every opportunity to criticize the NBA’s revamped format for the All-Star Game while serving as an analyst for NBA on TNT. However, it appears that Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson had heard enough, as he didn’t hold back in calling out the Golden State Warriors […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had some playful fun with fellow All-Star San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the locker room ahead of Wembanyama’s first All-Star game at Oracle Arena on Sunday. As Wembanyama shared that reading a book is a personal pre-game tradition, Jokic’s humorous reaction quickly went viral. In a video posted […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving revealed his mindset behind his surprising alley-oop to himself at the NBA All-Star Game. While the event’s new format was ripped by fans and even Draymond Green, there were still some highlights on Sunday night. The Mavericks point guard, who was named to the team for a ninth time after […]

The NBA All-Star Game may have been undergoing some changes over the past few years, but make no mistake about it, making it to the All-Star roster remains one of the biggest individual acclaims one can earn. For New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, this may not be his first time being named to the […]

It may not resonate with every fan, but the NBA is surely trying their hardest to reinvigorate everyone’s interest in the All-Star Game. To their credit, they have come up with some brilliant ideas, such as the All-Star Draft and having the leading vote-getter from each conference do the drafting. But there have been some […]

The new All-Star Game format utilized by the NBA may draw the most attention among fans as to whether or not it worked, but in the end, there was still plenty of entertainment to be had courtesy of some of the game’s greatest players. By the time the festivities had ended, Stephen Curry had once […]

NBA fans praised Team Candace, the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge, for its valiant effort against Team Shaq. The squad of rookies and sophomores had a team that included Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and James Harden on the ropes at certain points. Fortunately for the team stacked with future Hall-of-Famers, Damian Lillard led Team […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and NBA MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially arrived as a premier player and he’s looking to lead OKC to the franchise’s first championship. He’s also made waves as the NBA’s most stylish player off the court, so his first signature sneaker has been one of the more anticipated developments of […]

The Luka Doncic trade continues to reverberate throughout the association. When the Dallas Mavericks decided that trading Doncic away was in the franchise’s best interest, it put everyone on notice, as it showed that no one in the NBA is truly untouchable. Even Anthony Edwards is feeling the heat, as he said earlier this month […]

The NBA has never been afraid to innovate in their never-ending attempt to liven up their product. The All-Star Game, in particular, continues to be a battleground of ideas, as players have shown in recent years that they’re alright with not giving it their all, perhaps in an attempt to avoid injuries or overtaxing themselves […]

Under the NBA’s new format for the All-Star Game, when Kenny Smith’s Young Stars were eliminated by Charles Barkley’s Global Stars, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was noticeably absent. Anthony Edwards did not check into the game at all, and it was later revealed by Edwards himself that he was dealing with a groin injury, […]

Fed up by all the casual, stakes-free basketball being played during All-Star Weekend, Victor Wembanyama made it a point to bring the requisite intensity that would help drum up interest yet again in the All-Star Game. The San Antonio Spurs star vowed to be all business during the weekend, and it certainly showed as he […]

The end of Draymond Green’s playing career is near. He’s 34 years of age, and he’s not the player he once was, as productive of a player as he remains when healthy for the Golden State Warriors. Thus, Green is already preparing for life once he hangs it up — with the Warriors veteran revealing […]

The Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made a bold statement during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game broadcast, confidently saying his team will win the championship this season. Speaking on TNT’s pregame show, Green confidently declared, “I said, I think we’re gonna win a championship, but I lied. We are going to win the championship. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was selected to his 21st consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance, but when the actual game tips off, James will not be in the lineup due to an ankle injury. As word of LeBron James’ All-Star Game decision began to spread, fans took to social media to convey their thoughts […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks became an endorser of two stirring ideas. All in the name of spicing up NBA All-Star weekend. The NBA champion is all for the event adding some additional competitions. Including bringing in a popular game on basketball courts everywhere: One-on-one competitions, per ESPN NBA reporter Tim Bontemps. “Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Before the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and Ryan Dunn continued their friendly trash talk. Following the Rising Stars’ victory on Friday, they will play in the All-Star Game with Candace Parker as coach against Shaq’s OGs. As a result, Dunn will square off against Durant. After Dunn achieved a childhood […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working in NBA Playoffs shape after standing relatively pat at the trade deadline. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia were shipped out in exchange for Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, and financial wiggle room this offseason. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman also swapped this year’s first-round draft pick for a second-rounder, effectively moving […]

When the 2025 NBA All-Star game tips off today, there will be a familiar face missing in action. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not participate in the NBA All-Star Game this Sunday due to an apparent ankle injury as per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. LeBron James’ withdrawal from the All-Star Game […]

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 […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have enjoyed a strong season to date, buoyed by elite productions on both ends of the floor by power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. Jackson is currently in San Francisco to participate in the NBA All-Star game, which is slated to take place on Sunday evening. Much has been made in recent years […]

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 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns had an interesting comment told by a YouTuber during All-Star Weekend. Popular YouTuber Funny Marco told the Knicks center, “You look like Drake.” Towns began laughing, “Stop. I don’t know about that one.” Funny Marco was having a time at All-Star weekend where he was able to ask random questions to the NBA’s […]

The NBA 3-Point Contest is always one of the more interesting events during All-Star Weekend, and it showcases some of the best shooters in the league. For the past two years, Damian Lillard was crowned the champion, and he was looking to make it three in a row, but the Milwaukee Bucks’ guard wasn’t able […]

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 […]

The NBA’s 2025 All-Star Weekend festivities are taking place at Oakland, Calif.’s Oracle Arena, the former home of the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were two of multiple players who reflected on returning to the iconic venue. Curry likes the idea of playing a game that counts inside Oracle Arena, per Marcus […]

The Boston Celtics are currently in cruise control on the 2024-25 NBA season, sitting comfortably in second place in the Eastern Conference and hoping to ramp things up in preparation for the playoffs in two months. Boston is looking to defend its 2024 NBA championship, the first title the franchise had won since the 2008 […]

2025 has been dubbed as the “Year of the Mamba” and Nike is set to continue their tributes to Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant with upcoming sneaker releases of his illustrious Nike Kobe line. With three releases already confirmed for the rest of the year, another Nike Kobe 6 colorway will be added to […]