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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 […]

Though Miami Heat star Tyler Herro is disappointed in where the team is at entering the All-Star break, he will be celebrating this weekend in San Francisco. With the Heat guard being a first-time All-Star, he will look to not only celebrate his accomplishments but also reflect on his career and where he stands today. […]

Despite being one of the most popular players in the NBA, Anthony Edwards continues to endorse San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as the future of the league. At the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard heaped praise upon the former No. 1 pick before facing him in the inaugural tournament-style format. At […]

Norman Powell is set to compete in the 2025 Starry 3-Point Contest on Saturday night in San Francisco, but the Los Angeles Clippers guard is heading into the event with a competitive mindset and something to prove. Speaking with FanDuel TV’s Lauren Rosen ahead of the contest, Powell made it clear that he is entering […]

The old saying goes that time heals all wounds, but apparently, 13 days isn’t enough time to heal the wound that general manager Nico Harrison opened up in the hearts of Dallas Mavericks fans who expected to watch Luka Doncic win awards and titles over the next decade. Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles […]

For the third time in his nine-year career, Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was recognized as an NBA All-Star in 2025. With San Francisco hosting the 2025 All-Star weekend, Siakam admitted the Oakland Arena brought back good “memories” of his 2019 championship with the Toronto Raptors. As the former home of the Golden State Warriors, […]

Victor Wembanyama continues to follow the supremely promising trajectory that so many mapped out for him when he first broke out on the international basketball scene a few years ago. He is improving in practically all aspects of his game and is the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year honors in just his […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reflected on the upcoming jersey retirement of former teammate Andre Iguodala, set to take place on Feb. 23 when the Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. In an exclusive interview with RG, Curry emphasized the significance of Iguodala’s impact on the franchise and the honor of seeing […]

If we’re talking about the most iconic and successful NBA Draft classes in league history, the group of players that came into the NBA in 2003 is one of the first that needs to be mentioned. This class includes numerous players who carved out terrific careers as contributors on title-contending teams — we’re talking about […]

Considering how the Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a rebuild, many found their trade deadline inactivity quite surprising. There were even criticisms in the form of harsh grades from various outlets. The reactions are a no-brainer; After all, one look at the roster and it’s easy to see that the team has […]

The NBA All-Star Game, despite several format changes over the years, has long been criticized by fans, media members, and even the players involved. One idea some fans have begun to champion to bring intensity and a sense of competitiveness to the All-Star weekend is the addition of a one-on-one tournament featuring some of the […]

The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Wendell Moore Jr. to a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move provides Charlotte with additional backcourt depth as the team continues to develop its young talent in the latter half of the season. Moore, 23, was originally selected with the 26th-overall pick in the 2022 NBA […]

While the Miami Heat are disappointed heading into All-Star break, the weekend is a much-needed time for the team to rest and celebrate their two players who are representing them in San Francisco. While Tyler Herro is the Heat’s lone All-Star, Jaime Jaquez Jr. also was part of the festivities in his second straight appearance […]

Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg has insinuated in the past that it’s not a sure-thing that he’ll make the jump to the NBA at the conclusion of his first season with the Blue Devils. But the expectation has been that once the allure of not only playing professionally, but being the No. 1 overall pick […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend brought plenty of excitement, but one of the funniest moments came when Ausar and Amen Thompson had NBA reporter Taylor Rooks completely stumped. The identical twin phenoms, playing together on the same team for the Rising Stars Challenge, decided to have a little fun by refusing to reveal who was […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made some interesting moves at the trade deadline, particularly one for former NBA champion Kyle Kuzma. However, it was a head scratcher that they failed to make a major upgrade in their frontcourt, which has been a lingering issue since their season opener. As a result, the Milwaukee Bucks’ biggest mistake at […]

For the first time since 2023, Amen and Ausar Thompson teamed up at the 2025 NBA Rising Stars game. However, as representatives of the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons, respectively, the time apart showed itself on the court. While the twins had clear chemistry, Amen Thompson jokingly complained about his brother failing to catch his […]

The New York Knicks are 36-18 as the NBA season pauses for NBA All-Star Weekend. It’s New York’s best record through 54 games since the 1996-97 season, and for good reason, fans in the Big Apple are wondering if this is the year that the Knicks make it back to the NBA Finals for the […]

NBA All-Star game weekend viewers didn’t take to Kai Cenat and Druski’s game. The two celebrities got some negative reviews on social media, for their performances in the NBA celebrity game Friday. Druski finished the game with four points. Kai Cenat didn’t fare much better, as he was seen air balling shots. “I enjoy most […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle is having an incredible first season, and he drove that point home Friday night by winning the Rising Stars Game MVP at NBA All-Star Weekend. After leading his Team C to victory and earning a berth to play in Sunday’s All-Star game tournament, Castle sent a warning to his […]

It’s NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, and that means that not only are the league’s biggest stars converging on The Bay, but celebrities and former players are coming out for the festivities as well. One of those former players, and a former member of the Golden State Warriors, is 13-year veteran Baron Davis, who […]

Finishing at the bottom of the NBA standings is rarely ideal for fans, but this year, it could mean a shot at landing Duke’s standout freshman, Cooper Flagg. However, NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes a team outside the lottery should make a bold move. He suggests the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the league’s top […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle called his shot for the dunk contest after winning MVP for the Rising Stars Game. The star rookie filled the stat sheet in Team C’s 40-34 semifinal win over Team T and led his squad with eleven points in the final in the 25-14 victory over Team G. Castle […]