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Get Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest. Speaking to reporters at his Jordan Rising Stars Challenge media availability during 2023 All-Star Weekend, Smith says that he “definitely” wants to be a participant in the iconic event in the future. “I feel like I’m a pretty good shooter. I feel […]

Remember the hilarity that ensured this time last year when captain Kevin Durant made his final pick in the NBA All-Star Game draft? The NBA has taken lengths to avoid a similarly awkward yet amusing scenario playing out this weekend in Salt Lake City. Instead of having LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo make initial selections […]

When dealing with legends who had limited overlap, even the seemingly small moments of levity and banter stand the test of time. As Michael Jordan celebrates his 60th birthday, there might not be a better time for Bulls fans, Lakers fans and just basketball junkies to revisit a classic exchange between MJ and Kobe Bryant […]

There are only 450 active NBA players at any given time throughout the season. Long as anyone’s odds are to ever play in the league, at least basketball fans across the globe will soon be able to see what they’d look like running the floor with LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other NBA luminaries—or even […]

The All-Star break is officially here, which means the 2022-23 NBA season is entering its final stages. After months of basketball, players such as Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have put out historic performances. This means it is time for updated NBA MVP Power Rankings. From triple-doubles to 50-point games, these players are putting up […]

The NBA’s annual All-Star Weekend is finally here, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Beyond just the All-Star Game itself, the various side events the league has added over the years also generate a ton of buzz. The first, and arguably most successful, of these side events was the iconic Slam Dunk Contest. The NBA […]

We are entering All-Star Weekend of the 2022-23 NBA regular season. While much of the attention will be on the All-Star events in Salt Lake City, the playoff race is heating up. After an eventful trade deadline last week, teams are frantically jockeying for position in our NBA Power Rankings. We should obviously be ready […]

The NBA’s annual All-Star Weekend is finally here, much to the delight of fans. The All-Star Game itself generates a ton of excitement, but so do the various side events the NBA has added over the years to spice up the weekend. One of the first and most successful of said side events is the […]

The NBA All-Star Game has gone from a glorified scrimmage for players to a semi-competitive game that is enjoyed by fans. The small but impactful changes implemented by the league a few years back have helped the game regain its glory. The biggest change, of course, is the All-Star draft. In this format, two captains […]

The annual NBA All-Star Weekend, one of the most anticipated events of the year, is finally here. While the All-Star Game itself has been around for ages, the NBA has added various side events to help keep the event fresh. One of the most successful of said side events has to be the Skills Challenge, […]

The NBA All-Star Game is traditionally a high-scoring basketball game, with players barely playing any defense. Although the stakes were raised in the new format, players are still there to reserve their energy for the regular season. Nevertheless, that doesn’t stop players from getting going offensively. In fact, we’ve recently witnessed some of the best […]

The NBA All-Star Game features the best players in the league. Seeing the best players in the world show off their skills with open-court dunks and threes against little to no defense is a sight to behold, but that isn’t always the case. Given that the NBA All-Star Game has no bearing on the regular […]

Basketball fans everywhere are looking forward to what should be a fun-filled NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City. As always, Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game is going to be the highlight of the weekend’s festivities. Even Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic himself is feeling excited about the upcoming game, albeit for a whole different reason. […]

2023 NBA-All Star weekend is finally here, and there’s no better time than now to take ClutchPoints’ new NBA All-Star trivia quiz. Test your basketball knowledge out with questions about the history of All-Star weekend, the slam dunk contest, records, and more. Get started below: If you have trouble accessing the quiz, click here.

The NBA All-Star Game is just around the corner, and all of the various side events are coming with it. While the likes of the Slam Dunk and 3-Point contests have been around forever, other events are much more recent additions. On that note, no addition is more recent than the NBA HBCU Classic, with […]

One of the most exciting times of the NBA season is finally upon us; All-Star Weekend. The All-Star Game itself has been around forever, but the league has continued to add various events on the side to spice up the festivities. One of the most successful events aside from the All-Star Game itself is definitely […]

New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle is expected to replace Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons in the NBA 3-point contest, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Simons suffered an ankle injury this week that needs further evaluation, which is causing him to miss the contest. Julius Randle has had a bounce […]

NBA All-Star weekend is finally upon us and excitement is in the air. The All-Star game has been around since the NBA’s infancy, and it has become one of the league’s premier events over the years. Additionally, the league has introduced a number of side events for All-Star Weekend, including the subject of this article, […]

Jalen Brunson got snubbed for a spot on the NBA All-Star Game this season despite his tremendous debut campaign for the New York Knicks. The 26-year-old got passed up again when the NBA chose a replacement for Kevin Durant, with Pascal Siakam getting the call over Brunson. At this point, however, the Knicks guard could […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is sure to be a star-studded affair this season, as the 2023 NBA All-Star Game will feature a number of celebrities from the entertainment industries, per the Associated Press. Among the celebrities with roles during All-Star Weekend are award-winning actors Ben Affleck and Vin Diesel. Grammy-nominated singers Jewel and Tems will also […]

The NBA announced the 2023 Slam Dunk contest participants on Tuesday night. Safe to say the dunkers didn’t generate as much buzz as one of the judges. Utah Jazz icon Karl Malone was announced to judge, leading to widespread anger across NBA Twitter. Presenting 2023 #ATTSlamDunk Judge.. Karl Malone! #StateFarmSaturday: Feb. 18, TNT pic.twitter.com/PzGT9003CC — #NBAAllStar […]

While he rehabs a facial fracture, Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown says that he’s unsure of whether or not he’ll be able to play in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. However, as doctors “came to the determination” that surgery isn’t necessary, he doesn’t believe that the injury will keep him off the court for long. […]

Joel Embiid isn’t prepared to commit to playing in the 2022-2023 NBA All-Star Game. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big man listed himself as questionable for All-Star Weekend in Utah due to left foot soreness. “We will see how it goes. I got 3 games [before the All-Star Game]. So I’m just taking it day-by-day,” Embiid said. […]

It comes as no surprise that Anthony Edwards has been selected as a replacement for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. The Minnesota Timberwolves stud has done well enough this season to deserve a spot in the star-studded affair, and it’s actually a bit of a travesty that he wasn’t voted in in the first place. […]

The injury replacements for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game have officially been announced and Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards, and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam have received the nod to go to Salt Lake City on Feb. 17. Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox and Pascal Siakam named All-Star reserve replacements. pic.twitter.com/UcsfLHoQJq […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson got some unfortunate injury news on Wednesday, as the 22-year-old will be held out of the NBA All-Star game as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. “Zion Williamson will not play in the next three games and will not play in the […]

One of the most exciting times of the NBA calendar is upon us with NBA All-Star Weekend right around the corner. A time to celebrate the most talented players in the league, the NBA has not only stood by tradition with events such as the All-Star Game kept the festivities fresh with unique events such […]

It has been four years since Klay Thompson took part in the NBA All-Star Game. The Golden State Warriors star will be missing out on the festivities yet again this season after failing to make a big enough impact to be voted in as an All-Star for what would have been the sixth time in […]

The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is partnering with Diddy’s REVOLT for the staging of the annual “Players Party” in the upcoming 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City. The party will be held at Flanker Kitchen & Sporting Club on Feb. 18 (h/t EIN Presswire). “We are excited to welcome Diddy and […]

The reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star game were announced on Thursday and even before hand just looking at the potential sections in both conferences, there were always going to be some notable snubs. One of the players who was noticeably absent from the coaches selections was Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Prior to Saturday’s […]

There’s a level of camaraderie among today’s stars — both the established and up-and-coming — that gives the league a familial or fraternal atmosphere. So, when Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards speaks in defense of Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, the initial surprise is instantly replaced by understanding. Asked about the league’s selection for the […]

Anthony Edwards was one of the most notable All-Star Game snubs. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ star doesn’t mind that he wasn’t added to the All-Star team, per Jon Krawczynski. “Just talked to Anthony Edwards. He’s unbothered by the snub. ‘As long as we make the playoffs, that’s all I care about,’” Edwards said, via Krawczynski […]

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was named as an All-Star for the first time in his career on Thursday, as the league announced the reserves for the 2023 All-Star Game. 4 players will be making their NBA All-Star debuts in Salt Lake City this month 🙌 🌟 Jaren Jackson Jr.🌟 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander🌟 Lauri Markkanen🌟 Tyrese […]

They say critics make the best motivators. If that’s the case someone needs to cut former player Wally Szczerbiak a hefty check after he called Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton “a wannabee, fake All-Star” earlier in the season. Fresh off proving Szczerbiak wrong with his first NBA All-Star selection, Haliburton decided to have some fun […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard intends to participate in the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Lillard has been on a tear this season, reminding everyone how rare of a talent he is after missing the bulk of 2021-22 with an abdominal injury. Currently averaging a career-high 30.7 points […]

Anthony Davis wasn’t named to the NBA All-Star team. He surely would have made the team if it wasn’t for his injury concerns. However, Davis’ Los Angeles Lakers’ teammates were reportedly agitated at his All-Star Game snub, via Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. “Lakers players were privately agitated that Davis wasn’t named a reserve to the […]

After missing out on the All-Star team last season, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is back up there again with the best of them. This is after the 28-year-old was named as a reserve for the East’s All-Star team on Thursday — an achievement that was brought about by a renewed mindset from Randle […]

The Memphis Grizzlies don’t just have one but two players headed to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. both being named as Western Conference reserves. In a Twitter post, Ja Morant summed up his feelings for having the honor of having Jackson as a fellow All-Star: “so tough. happy […]

It was a special night for Tyrese Haliburton on Thursday as it marked his return from a lengthy injury layoff. It also happened to be the same day that the NBA All-Star Game reserves were announced and as a lot of folks expected, the Indiana Pacers guard earned his first All-Star nod. Haliburton has now […]