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Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were named Eastern Conference starters for the 2023 All-Star game Thursday. The star duo recently led the Nets up the East standings during a historic span in which Brooklyn posted an 18-2 record, the best 20-game stretch in franchise history. This marks Durant’s 13th All-Star selection and his 11th as […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will both be starting in the upcoming 2023 NBA All-Star Game. This news was confirmed after the starters for both conferences were announced on Thursday. It’s a commendable feat for the Nets duo, and it’s no surprise that KD and Kyrie were honored by the squad during Thursday’s game against […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is likely going to be part of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, just not as a starter. That comes as a surprise for many, especially for Sixers fans, but apparently, Embiid simply did not get enough fan votes to be among the starters from the Eastern Conference. Trae Young […]

The starters for the NBA All-Star game were announced on Thursday and as expected, the Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James was among them for the Western Conference. With his most recent All-Star selection, James made a bit of history. This will be his 19th All-Star appearance and 19th consecutive appearance as well. Not only did […]

With the way the league classified starters for the NBA All-Star game as backcourt and frontcourt rather than by position, there was going to be one very deserving player in the Eastern Conference who was going to be snubbed so to speak. Naming the starters has changed in recent years with the vote coming from […]

As expected, the announcement of the NBA All-Star Game starters has caused quite a stir among basketball fans everywhere. The biggest name that has emerged from the rubble is none other than Philadelphia 76ers big Joel Embiid, who has surprisingly been omitted from the list of All-Star starters. Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma was one […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is just weeks away. It is slated for Sunday, February 19th in Salt Lake City, Utah. On Thursday, the league announced the All-Star starters for both the Eastern and Western conferences live on TNT and captured by ClutchPoints. Each team is captained by their leading vote getter. Once again, LeBron […]

The NBA continues to keep things fresh on its All Star Weekend with the latest change being that the two team captains for the NBA All Star Game will now select their rosters live before the game tips off, according to the NBA and National Basketball Players Association. Since 2018, the highest All Star vote-getters […]

The league is making the upcoming NBA All-Star Game as interesting as they can. Their latest announcement is sure to make waves among basketball fans with the NBA blowing up the previous format of the All-Star Game draft in favor of a new method that is going to be quite fascinating. According to the NBA’s […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City is just around the corner. While the game itself isn’t until Feb. 19, fan voting has already closed and we’ll learn who the starters are on Thursday. As a reminder, fans account for 50% of the voting, while players and media members account for 25% each. […]

Whenever you talk about some of the most unforgettable Dunk Contests in the history of the NBA All-Star Weekend, you can’t not have the Zach LaVine vs. Aaron Gordon battle from 2016. In fact, more than a few folks out there consider this the greatest Dunk Contest of all time. As it turns out, Gordon […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is less than a month away, but Boston already has its mind on 2026. According to TNT, the Boston Celtics are looking to bid for the rights to host the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at TD Garden. TNT reported the Celtics are preparing to bid for the 2026 NBA All-Star […]

To most casual NBA fans, Aaron Gordon is a name most associated with the Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend. The Denver Nuggets forward is one of the most prolific dunkers in the league today. His matchups against Zach LaVine five years ago were exciting to watch. Now, Gordon is considering a return to […]

It’s hard to deny that Anthony Edwards has emerged as one of the biggest snubs for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is in the midst of another breakout season, and at this point, it’s almost impossible to overlook the high level of play he has exhibited throughout the course of the […]

On Thursday, the second round of fan voting for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game was released. There were some notable changes, but once again LeBron James and Kevin Durant are leading the way, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania pointed out. Lakers’ LeBron James and Nets’ Kevin Durant continue to lead in the NBA’s second fan […]

Sacramento Kings fans were left aggrieved after seeing both De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis left out of the first round of voting for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. Both players have been killing it for the Kings this season, and their collective effort has Sacramento vying for a spot in a ruthless Western Conference. For […]

Unsurprisingly, the first returns of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game votes have caused quite a stir in and around the league. For ex-NBA big man turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, what drew his ire is the fact that Ja Morant hasn’t been voted in as a starter. Big Perk is so impressed with what Ja […]

With the 2022-23 season close to its halfway mark, the 2023 NBA All-Star Game is almost here. On Thursday, the league released its initial returns of fan voting. While there is still plenty of time for players to move up and down on the lists, the voting showed some intriguing names, whether they are from […]

With the 2022 calendar year over, many eyes are now on the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. On Thursday, the league announced its initial returns of fan voting. While there will be plenty of time for players to surge up and down the lists, the initial consensus from fans yielded quite a few surprises, as well […]

The Brooklyn Nets have skyrocketed up the NBA standings after an extended hot streak. After winning 19 of their last 23, Brooklyn holds the league’s second-best record despite a 5-9 start. And several Nets received recognition for their stellar play in the first returns of the All-Star fan vote, including Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is nearing the halfway mark, which means that the 2023 NBA All-Star game is right around the corner. Earning an All-Star selection is a prestigious accomplishment for many of the top players in the league, and the All-Star game is a great way to see the best players in the game […]

The first set of fan voting is in for the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City in February, and there are a few familiar names leading the charge. LeBron James and Kevin Durant lead their respective conferences in the first fan returns, per NBA Communications. The fans account for 50 percent of the vote […]

In two years, the Texas Rangers will bring the party back to Arlington. The Rangers will host the 2024 MLB All-Star weekend in Globe Life Field, according to a Thursday statement from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred during the league’s owner meetings. “The Texas Rangers are honored to be awarded the 2024 All-Star Game,” said Rangers […]

Just prior to first pitch of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, National League starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was interviewed in the dugout by Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. The former Cy Young pitcher was asked what he had done to prepare to face this American League lineup that is completely stacked. His answer was both surprising and […]

Prior to Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star Game, there were a couple of moments that likely caused some tears to be shed. First, Academy Award winner Denzel Washington took center stage. He walked up to home plate and gave a speech on the 75th anniversary of Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar outfield Mookie Betts is having a fantastic season. Going into the All-Star break, he is hitting .265 with 20 home runs, 63 runs scored, 47 runs batted in and six stolen bases. The home runs and runs scored are among the league leaders. That prompted him to be voted upon by […]

Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force since he arrived in the MLB in 2018. His polarizing play has allowed him to become one of the faces of baseball. The pairing of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout is arguably the best that the league has seen in recent history.  Even with […]

The 2022 MLB Home Run Derby was looking like a who’s who in baseball among sluggers. Two time defending champion Pete Alonso is back going for his third straight. He’s joined by Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., Kyle Schwarber and in a fun twist Albert Pujols. On Wednesday, another name was added to the competition […]

Earlier this week, concession workers at Dodger Stadium voted to authorize a strike. That has created a buzz and some controversy as many wonder if it will impact the 92nd MLB All-Star Game. Most people who have been to a ball game can probably guess what the reason is. They have garnered sympathy from around […]

Every season there are people who believe there were some obvious snubs for the MLB All-Star Game. This year, it’s hard to argue against. There are so many players that had amazing first halves of this season and did not get in. Before I break down exactly who I believe firmly got snubbed this year, it’s […]

On Sunday, the Major League Baseball 2022 All-Star Game rosters were revealed. New York Yankees rising star, Clay Holmes, was named to his first All-Star team. After learning of the news, Holmes addressed reporters and talked about what it means to him and his family. https://twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESPN/status/1546258801925431296?s=20&t=9DbiFhQUc9HIoxrM5sQLBQ “I made a promise that she’d (his wife) be […]

On Sunday, the Major League Baseball 2022 All-Star Game full rosters were revealed. Among those named were New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz. The Mets stopper is having another great season for New York. His among the league leaders with 18 saves, and has posted a 1.83 ERA to go with his 1.078 WHIP. But […]

The Major League Baseball 2022 All-Star Game rosters were revealed on Sunday. There were not many shockers, as it contained a lot of the names baseball fans would expect. One player that will unfortunately be missing from the All-Star Game is Phillies superstar Bryce Harper. He is dealing with a fractured thumb after taking a […]

It was announced on Friday that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has added both Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera to the All-Star Game a week from Tuesday. A new part of the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the Player’s Union has given the commissioner the power to name an additional player to each team that […]

Major League Baseball has made a number of changes to the MLB All-Star Game over the years. But it appears they are heading into un-chartered territory. The latest collective bargaining agreement between the Players Union and the league is going to allow the commissioner to add a player to each roster. But it is not […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game was a huge success in Cleveland and now, the league has announced where the festivities will be held next. For only the second time ever, the prestigious game is heading to Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, the home of the Utah Jazz: The Utah Jazz are hosting the 2023 […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were well represented in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game by stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. The teammates were on separate teams for the star-studded event, and Antetokounmpo came out victorious. Despite the big win, it’s safe to say that meeting his idol was Giannis’s favorite part of the weekend. The Bucks […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was fined $25 thousand by the NBA for a pair of incidents during 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend. NBA Communications tweeted the news Friday afternoon, detailing the reasons behind the fine. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/GEILhiAcLf — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 25, 2022 According to the release by […]

After another disappointing showing at this year’s Slam Dunk Contest, it left us to wonder whether the league should still continue to make it a part of the NBA All-Star Weekend. Especially considering how much more attention and popularity the Three-Point Shootout and Skills Challenge are now getting. The Slam Dunk Contest has become challenging […]