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There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies superstar potentially gracing the NBA Dunk Contest with his presence somewhere down the road. Unfortunately, Ja himself recently declared that he has no intention of becoming a participant in the Dunk Contest. He did treat us with an eye-popping slam in the […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game, being held in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a celebration of the game of basketball. 24 of the best players in the world come together to put on a show for the fans every year. LeBron James, to no one’s surprise, was enjoying the spotlight with some early highlight reel […]

The league moved to a different format for the NBA All-Star Game this season. The inclusion of an All-Star draft was a new addition in recent seasons, but the brand new addition for this season was having the draft take place immediately before the NBA All-Star Game in a bit of a pick-up game format. […]

At this point, it’s safe to say that the new format of the NBA All-Star Game is a smashing success. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two players who were voted as the captains, drafted their teams on the spot with the All-Stars all on stage. It was very entertaining to watch the biggest names […]

LeBron James took Kyrie Irving with his second pick for the NBA All-Star Game starters, and sure enough, it got everyone talking about their potential Los Angeles Lakers reunion this 2023 offseason. James was obviously excited to get Irving on his team, and the two even did their handshake from their Cleveland Cavaliers days after […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t help but mock Giannis Antetokounmpo after the superstar didn’t pick his Milwaukee Bucks teammate Jrue Holiday first in the NBA All-Star Game draft on Sunday. Holiday said before that he let Antetokounmpo know that he should pick him first in the draft, and apparently, the All-Star captain agreed. […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is still popular enough to make it to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. But in Salt Lake City, he doesn’t seem to be as beloved. In fact, the crowd at Vivint Arena mercilessly booed Irving while he was being introduced. Kyrie Irving was boo’d loudly during All-Star introductions 😳 […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game teams were decided just prior to tip off for the first time in league history. In an elementary school dodgeball style draft, team captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo had to make their selections live. Of course, with so much talent available, both All-Star Game teams were going to be […]

There was a lot of excitement surrounding the NBA All-Star Game and the highly-appreciated roster draft prior to the main event. The league decided to bring in Hollywood A-lister Vin Diesel aka Dom Toretto of the Fast & Furious franchise to add more fire to the hype surrounding the All-Star Game. Unfortunately, Diesel’s speech did not […]

When it was announced that the draft for the NBA All-Star Game would take place immediately before the game, it built up some excitement and paved the way for some hilarity to ensue. Sure enough, there were laughs abound right at the beginning when Giannis Antetokounmpo selected Ja Morant with his third pick in the […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is one of the best mid-range players in the NBA today, but don’t call him a master on it. Fans learned that in a hilarious way after DeRozan was introduced as the “undisputed master of mid-range” during the NBA All-Star Game introductions on Sunday night. The Bulls star was shocked […]

LeBron James held a press conference ahead of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, and he had some nice words for Lauri Markkanen of the hosting Utah Jazz, and made a joke about why he has always liked him. “Always been a talented kid, and I’ve always liked him ’cause he’s always worn LeBron shoes,” LeBron […]

Sunday’s highly-anticipated NBA All-Star Game is expected to generate millions of international viewers from outside the United States. There’s going to be no shortage of representation from the Philippines in the virtual audience despite the fact that the game is scheduled right smack in the middle of a workday in the basketball-crazed nation. As always, […]

Joel Embiid is an NBA All-Star again! The Philadelphia 76ers star center was selected to participate in the latest version of the mid-season festivities. While many people (including Embiid) want him to be a first starter selection instead of a replacement for an injured starter, being a reserve for the ASG is still pretty damn […]

We made it, folks. We are now in Episode 5 of “The Association” and we’ve got a special NBA All-Star Game-themed chapter for all of y’all. The star of the show this time around is Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, who gets all honest as he reveals his true feelings about always getting overlooked […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is tired of being snubbed and finishing second-place in the awards categories. While this is not a laughing matter for Embiid, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had no issues adding salt to the wound in The Association’s All-Star Episode. One of the beefs Joel Embiid has is the results of […]

Not even the NFL could believe Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf’s performance after the Celebrity Game during NBA All-Star weekend. Metcalf revealed the NFL is requiring him to administer a Performance Enhancing Substance test after his MVP performance at the Celebrity All-Star game, according to a tweet from the Score NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Good […]

The NBA All-Star Game of 2023 will take place on Sunday night in Salt Lake City and feature the top players in the league. This year’s NBA All-Star Game will differ slightly from the previous 73 iterations. One hour prior to tip-off, captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will choose their lineup. That said, let’s […]

Even though the NBA All-Star Game is an exhibition, the league has made an effort to give its best players something to compete for. At the All-Star Game, there are distinct prize pools for players who win and lose. Additionally, there are also extra awards for those who take part in other All-Star competitions. Here […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been one of the NBA’s feel-good stories since he stepped onto the scene last season as a rookie and made an impact throughout the season and into the playoffs as the Pelicans pushed the No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns to six games in the first round. Alvarado made […]

If last year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest was a snooze-fest, this year’s event at NBA All-Star weekend was anything. That was largely in part because of Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung who got fans and players out of their seats multiple times during his dazzling performance. McClung has been a dunking sensation since his high […]

There’s not much that Damian Lillard can’t do on the basketball court. The Portland Trail Blazers star is one of the most electric and explosive players in the NBA with unlimited range. So it was only natural that he would be invited back to the 3pt Shootout at NBA All-Star weekend. Lillard took home the […]

It’s safe to say that there was a lot of head-scratching from fans when New York Knicks star Julius Randle was named as a replacement to the 3pt Shootout at NBA All-Star weekend after the Portland Trail Blazers Anfernee Simons withdrew. Randle is certainly an All-Star, but it’s not as if he is known as […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has made his ascent as one of the NBA’s elite players and is well on his way to becoming one of the best players to ever play the game. He’s a two-time MVP Award winner and he has one NBA championship. This season, he has been playing at an MVP […]

Actor Simu Liu made headlines on Friday after he called out the celebrity look-alike cam during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game for being disrespectful. Now, he is doubling down on his take while also clarifying his message. To recall, during the festivities, the jumbotron featured a Celebrity look-alike segment. When it was Liu’s turn to […]

Donovan Mitchell was traded by the Utah Jazz during the offseason with the All-Star unsure about the direction of the franchise moving forward. However, while there already seemed to be no hard feelings from either end, Saturday provided further evidence that he still has his eye trained on the Utah mountains. Back in Salt Lake […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place from February 17 to 19 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Like in previous years, the weekend will include several activities. These include the Rising Stars exhibition and the various skills contests, before coming to a close with the All-Star Game on Sunday night. Here we look at […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star break is officially here, which means the best of the best in the league will be in Salt Lake City, Utah at the same time. While most eyes will be on the All-Star Game between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s teams, a brand-new event should showcase some under-the-radar talent. This year, […]

The NBA’s annual All-Star weekend is finally here. After all the side events on Friday and Saturday, the All-Star Game itself takes center stage on Sunday. Before the game itself, though, team captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokoumpo have to select their team in the NBA All-Star Draft. Since 2018, the NBA All-Star Game has […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is no stranger to making people laugh, and that is exactly what he did at NBA All-Star Media Day. However, Kevin Durant may not have been as amused by Giannis’ hilarious antics. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar mocked Durant as KD answered a question from reporters on Saturday, video via Kyle Goon. it’s pretty […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo knows what he wants to accomplish after his already historic NBA career is finished, telling Jim Owczarski of the Journal Sentinel that he wants to be a head coach. “Afterward, when I retire, I want to be a head coach,” Giannis says. “A lot of people don’t know that about […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol credited Kobe Bryant with helping the big man become a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Gasol was at Utah’s Vivint Arena on Friday to coach one of the teams in the Jordan Rising Stars championship and accept his nomination for the Hall of Fame. The retired […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, with LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo set to draft their teams on Sunday and then play the game right after. However, it looks like James will not be present at the All-Star practice being held on Saturday, which was a rather surprising development. It’s now […]

Simu Liu almost had a perfect night during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Utah on Friday, but it seems the celebrity look-alike cam ruined the joyous occasion for him. The Canadian actor, who was born in China, took to Twitter to express his disappointment after the jumbotron featured the “Celebrity look-alike” segment and showed […]

The NBA, after years of putting out ho-hum All-Star games defined by lackadaisical defense and repetitive possessions that end up with either a deep open triple or a thunderous jam, stumbled upon one of its greatest ideas in its history. Stripping the highest level of basketball down to its roots by separating the All-Star teams […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from February 17 to 19. The weekend will feature a variety of events, as in years past. Before the All-Star Game on Sunday night, fans can soak in the action of the numerous skills competitions. Here we give some bold predictions for […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young couldn’t hide his delight after New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado drained the game-winner to propel Team Pau to the title in the NBA Rising Stars Game. Alvarado was ice-cold in the Final where they faced Team Joakim. With Team Pau leading 22-20 and just three points away to reach […]

There were more than a few entertaining moments during Friday’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Dwyane Wade coached Team Wade to a hard-fought and fun-filled victory over Team Ryan in what turned out to be a very enjoyable game. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was sitting courtside taking in the action, and he could not help […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be appearing in his fourth consecutive NBA All-Star Game amid a stellar season. On Friday before the weekend’s festivities kicked off, Doncic took to social media to give a heartfelt thanks to the Mavs fans who voted him in as a starter in the Western Conference. Doncic appeared in […]