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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 […]

There’s a new 3-point champ in town and he goes by the name Karl-Anthony Towns. The Minnesota Timberwolves big man put on a show in Saturday’s 3-Point contest as he proved that he is indeed one of the greatest shooting big man in the history of the NBA. Well, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry are not just two of the greatest players to have ever picked up a basketball. The connection between these two all-time greats runs deep, with both men being born in the same city just four years apart. On Sunday night, Curry came […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is enjoying his time off after playing in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. He has been very active on social media, posting his meals, his workouts, and his hangouts. Most notably, Butler is going viral for his hilarious NSFW Instagram post from Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday, February 2, 2022, […]

Sunday’s 2022 NBA All-Star Game was an event that not only produced quite a spectacle for fans to enjoy. It was also an opportunity for the players themselves to bond with one another in a unique environment in which respective team affinities are momentarily set aside. This was exactly the case for Mavs superstar Luka […]

The All-Star Game has been a tradition in the NBA since 1951. It was modeled after the MLB All-Star Game and instantly, it was a major success. Since then, we have seen some iconic moments and great games. Of course, at the end of the day, it is an exhibition so the players do not […]

The All-Star Game has always given us the best the NBA has to offer. Granted, it is almost never competitive, but the best players in the league come together to give their fans a true show. Although the NBA All-Star Weekend is a three-day event, the main part is always going to be the All-Star […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry had a very memorable NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. Both for the beautiful and not-so-beautiful moments. Curry finally won his first All-Star Game MVP plum after leading Team LeBron on Sunday with a scintillating 50-point performance, highlighted by 16 three-pointers which he sank with relative ease. During All-Star Saturday, […]

Just a few hours after having the time of his life in the NBA All-Star Game, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had to deal with a sudden problem. Apparently, his Instagram account was sending direct messages to random people, asking for personal information. But according to LeBron, he got hacked. On Monday, he posted […]

It was a special night for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry on Sunday as he won the Kobe Bryant MVP Award at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, as Team LeBron secured a 163-160 victory. Curry absolutely showed out, scoring 50 points on a mind-boggling 16-of-27 clip from three-point range. Following the contest, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is officially 5-0 as a team captain in the All-Star Game. His squad rolled to a 163-160 victory over Team Durant on Sunday night in Cleveland thanks to a game-winning fadeaway jumper from The King himself. But, there is no way Team LeBron would’ve come out with the win […]

Chicago Bulls high-flyer Zach LaVine did not participate in the 2022 Slam Dunk Contest, but he was still able to bend people’s minds over the All-Star break when he rose for an insane 360 dunk in the All-Star Game Sunday night in Cleveland. In case people are wondering whether his left knee are still fine […]

With the NBA All-Star Game wrapped up, stars around the league are sharing their reactions to the spectacular weekend that ensued. Luka Doncic, the young Superstar who plays for the Dallas Mavericks, received a massive hug from the legendary Michael Jordan. Although he’s one of the league’s best young players, the Mavs’ star couldn’t help […]