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As Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson won the 2026 Slam Dunk contest during All-Star weekend, the team had further representation from Norman Powell. With the Heat star in Powell earning his first All-Star nod, it was no doubt an emotional weekend for the guard, who spoke about his experience and the focus shifting back to […]

To say the Philadelphia 76ers have expected a lot out of VJ Edgecombe as a rookie would be an understatement. Joining the red, white, and blue as a 20-year-old rookie out of Baylor, Edgecombe has started all 50 games he’s appeared in alongside Tyrese Maxey and company in 2025-26, being tasked with spacing the floor, […]

The NBA MVP race will come down to who can remain healthy in the final several weeks of the regular season. Throughout the first half of the year, Nikola Jokic was sitting pretty at the top of the MVP rankings, but then he suffered a knee injury, resulting in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overtaking him. Now that […]

When you mention Los Angeles basketball culture, it’s impossible not to mention Baron Davis. The former NBA All-Star was at the front and center of the league’s marquee midseason event with it happening in his home town. A star at Crossroads High School and in college at UCLA, Davis is one of the best players […]

During NBA All-Star Weekend, one of the participants in the Rising Stars Game was New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Derik Queen. Queen has been enjoying a strong season with the Pelicans as one of the top rookies in the NBA. In fact, Pelicans’ teammate Trey Murphy III can’t help but continue raving about him, as […]

Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown blasted the Beverly Hills police department for shutting down a panel he hosted during All-Star weekend on Saturday. After Sunday’s game, Brown dismissed a statement released by BHPD during his postgame media availability, per ESPN.’s Baxter Holmes. “I’m offended by Beverly Hills by the statement they put out, like we applied […]

After Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards won the All-Star Game MVP award, it’s only fitting to anoint him the face of the NBA, according to ESPN’s Stephen A Smith. Talking about Edwards’ all-around game, Smith says Edwards’ unique skill set sets him apart from the likes of the young phenom Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio […]

The Detroit Pistons are locked in on finishing out the regular season strong, now that the All-Star weekend has come and gone. Pistons stars Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were teammates on the American team that ended up winning the festivities over the weekend, and they hope that will be a sign of things to […]

On Sunday night, the NBA All-Star weekend festivities concluded with the game itself, which was really comprised of four 12-minute games as part of a round robin tournament. The younger American team ended up winning the event, having defeated a team full of older veterans from the US, as well as international players, in the […]

Following the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, it was Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards who walked away with the MVP trophy. Edwards helped lead Team Stars in the final game of the new round-robin tournament format to a 47-21 win against Team Stripes. The Timberwolves’ star finished with eight points, four rebounds and two assists in […]

The Detroit Pistons closed out the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend on a victorious note. Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and J.B. Bickerstaff represented Team Stars in the new NBA All-Star Game format series. Their team participated in three of the four matchups on Sunday. With the first and final games resulting in wins, Team Stars walked […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has always been a staple of All-Star Weekend. It is the one event we always anticipated watching as kids, and it’s arguably the most searched NBA content on YouTube, as fans always want to relive the jaw-dropping moments from Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Zach LaVine, and Aaron Gordon, among many […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey may not have returned with a good showing in the All-Star 3-point contest. However, the rest of the weekend went as ideally as it could have, with Maxey’s Team Stars emerging as the winner of the tournament. And well, the player himself had a pretty straightforward reason for his team’s […]

On Sunday evening, NBA All-Star weekend concluded with the big game (or games, in this case) itself at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Among the starters for the event was Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey, who has been enjoying a dominant 2025-26 season so far this year. This was Maxey’s second All-Star nod […]

With Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson winning the 2026 Slam Dunk contest, there is still some discussion about the event itself and the changes that need to be made. As people wonder what the future of the Slam Dunk contest will look like, former player Kendrick Perkins has a request to the league. Perkins wouldn’t […]

To show his support for the journalists in Gaza during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving wore a special shirt. Al Jazeera notes that Irving donned a shirt that read “PRESS” during the NBA All-Star Weekend, honoring the journalists covering the conflict between Israel and Palestine. They also noted that the […]

This weekend, the NBA All-Star weekend events took place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Representing the Phoenix Suns in both the three-point contest and the All-Star game itself was Devin Booker, who has been playing at an elite level for Phoenix all year. Booker looked to be in the driver’s seat to […]

The Orlando Magic has representation during All-Star Weekend, as rookie Jase Richardson participated in the dunk contest. Richardson looked good to start the first round, but it was his second dunk attempt that had many wanting to check on his safety. Richardson tried to catch the ball off the backboard, but too many things ended […]

On Sunday evening, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama took part in the NBA All-Star game from Los Angeles, as a member of Team World. Unfortunately, Wembanyama’s team didn’t make it to the final round of the round robin tournament, but the Spurs star still put on an epic show for the fans in attendance […]

Last Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw three fresh faces make their home debuts at Rocket Arena. It was a highly anticipated night to watch James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis hit the floor in front of a raucous, energized crowd. It didn’t come as a surprise to Ellis, who heard from a former Cleveland […]

On Saturday evening, the NBA hosted some of its All-Star weekend activities from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the home of the Clippers. Among them was the three-point contest, which was won by Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard, who beat out Devin Booker and Kon Knueppel in the final round of […]

On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game took place from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the home of the Clippers. Although he was voted in as a starter, Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry was unable to participate in the festivities as he recovers from a knee injury, although that didn’t stop […]

Kyrie Irving gave fans an inside look at how he was spending his time at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, whether it was a workout or interacting with the fans. He even shared how he isn’t a fan of certain sports media companies, including the biggest one in the world. Irving was taking pictures with […]

On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game took place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, and Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was part of the festivities. Edwards’ team ended up winning the game, and the star won the All-Star game MVP award for his efforts, torching opponents throughout the game. One of Edwards’ teammates […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo committed to the Milwaukee Bucks as of this season after not being traded at the Feb. 5 deadline, the question now turns to his status in the offseason. As the basketball world theorizes on potential trades for the Bucks and Antetokounmpo, one popular destination has been the Miami Heat, an area that […]

Over the weekend, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant took part in the NBA All-Star game at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, home of the Clippers. Durant’s team of American-born NBA vets made it to the final game of the round robin tournament, but ultimately ended up losing in blowout fashion to a team of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a good spot heading into the second half of the season, and they still have a chance to make up some ground in the Eastern Conference. The team has played well, but there’s no such thing as having too much depth. That’s what the 76ers recently did, bringing back a […]

Amid all the groans about the perennially lackluster NBA All-Star Game, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama displayed an intense competitive fire that resonated with players on the court and those watching at home. He valiantly led a shorthanded and injury-limited Team World, posting 34 points and three blocks in 20 total minutes. Although the […]

After Deni Avdija made history at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as the first Israeli player to make the game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James discussed him and his aspirations to visit Israel. Speaking to reporters, James praised Avdija. He stands by his opinion that Avdija is worthy of being named an NBA All-Star […]

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, USA Stars defeated USA Stripes to win the NBA All-Star Game 47-21. In the championship game, Anthony Edwards emerged victorious with his team following his game-winning knock, earning him the Kobe Bryan trophy as 2026 All-Star MVP. He finished the day with 32 points in 3 games. While he became […]

Fresh from commenting on the All-Star game’s intensity, Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets is now facing claims that he used a secret X (formerly Twitter) account to insult current and former teammates. Screenshots from an account called @gethigher77, which is now private, started spreading during All-Star Weekend. There is no solid proof that Durant […]

While at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards got real when discussing former president Barack Obama, who was at the festivities. Speaking to reporters, Edwards discussed Obama being at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. He was asked if his presence gave him any “extra motivation” going into the game. Edwards smiled and […]

Every year, the NBA’s All-Star Game is heavily criticized by fans. Over the last few decades, the All-Star Game has turned from a semi-competitive game between two conferences to a glorified shootaround between two teams. There have been some good All-Star games, but those have been few and far between. Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant […]

Star player Luka Doncic is entering the home stretch of the 2026 season with high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers, believing the team is fully capable of contending for a title now that it is returning to health. Despite a regular season plagued by injuries to himself, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, the Lakers […]

The Dallas Mavericks had dealt with a few injuries throughout the season, and many wanted to see what they would look like when they’re fully healthy. Unfortunately, the Mavericks decided to move on from Anthony Davis, trading him to the Washington Wizards after he barely played due to injury. Another player everyone is waiting to […]

To say that Kawhi Leonard had a tantalizing showing at the All-Star weekend would be a gross understatement. The Los Angeles Clippers’ main man finished with 31 points and the game-winning three-pointer, and seemed extremely content with the new format post-proceedings. “Whatever you guys want. Whatever you know, grabs the attention of the consumer, I […]

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game saw a surge in effort that many believed was no longer possible in the annual exhibition. While Anthony Edwards had recently expressed a cynical view of the events’ competitiveness, he arrived on Sunday with a different mindset. Team Stars secured a victory over Team World, 37-35, a result Edwards attributed […]

The day after Valentine’s was full of love for the NBA, which accomplished something that both fans and pundits alike had all but deemed impossible. The league saved the NBA All-Star Game. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went viral on Friday for declaring that the All-Star Game “is what it is at this point.” It […]

The Golden State Warriors’ owner Joe Lacob has of late been reported to be interested in buying MLB franchise San Diego Padres, which has led to plenty of speculation about his current stake in the NBA team. As things stand, Lacob owns the most valuable franchise in the NBA considering the success the Warriors have […]