NBA All-Star Game Articles - Page 17

The 2022 NBA dunk contest was forgettable to say the least. Stars around the league were collectively deflated after what they witnessed in the finale of NBA All-Star Saturday night. A handful of them believed they could’ve possibly taken home the trophy this year – a list that includes Kevin Durant, Paul Pierce and De’Andre […]

Calling the 2022 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest a downer would be an understatement. That’s just how bad it was. There were already no high expectation on the event given the lackluster showing it provided in the past few years, but fans hoped it would be at least a little bit better than the recent iterations. […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has lost a lot of luster through the years, but regardless of how the excitment from that contest has diminished over the course of several iterations, this event will always have a high ceiling in terms of thrill. This year’s edition is no different. The 2022 NBA Slam Dunk contest may […]

It looks like Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies youngster Ja Morant have a plan for the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Young revealed that he has talked to Morant to help him get his first ever in-game dunk. The Grizzlies star already has a lot of such […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the best teams in the league once again after their remarkable playoff run in 2021. Devin Booker and Chris Paul have formed dynamic chemistry on the floor, guiding the Suns to the top spot in the Western Conference. At the All-Star Break, the Suns sit at 48-10, which […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has always been a man of the people. The former back-to-back MVP has a particular affinity with young fans and Curry exhibited his big heart yet again in a recent encounter with a young supporter. As he was making his way to the court for the 2022 NBA All-Star […]

The Phoenix Suns are flying high with the best record in basketball 48-10. They’re a clear title favorite and that has a lot to do with the brilliance of veteran guard Chris Paul, who is such a key figure on and off the court. But prior to the All-Star break, CP3 suffered a thumb injury […]

The NBA All-Star festivities are in full swing, and the All-Stars took the court in Cleveland on Saturday. The game doesn’t take place until Sunday night, but Cleveland Cavaliers fans made sure to get their boos into Draymond Green as soon as possible. NBA TV tweeted a video of fans sending boos towards Green, who […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have worked all season to prove that they are a playoff-contending team, but no player has proved this more than Joel Embiid. The star center is already known in Philadelphia as the MVP, and fans are calling him “MVPIID.” He seems to embrace his new nickname and explained himself why he deserves […]

All-Star Weekend is underway and tonight is where all the real fun starts. The NBA Three-Point contest will feature eight elite shooters as always to see who can make the most threes. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Three-Point contest prediction and pick. This year’s three-point contest will be no different […]

Minnesota Timberwolves sophomore Anthony Edwards was one of the headliners of the NBA Rising Stars competition during All-Star weekend. But he wasn’t much of a factor in Friday night’s festivities. Ant-Man finished his first contest with just four points as Team Isiah beat Team Worthy by the skin of their teeth. But those hoping that […]

Tyrese Maxey represented the Philadelphia 76ers in Friday night’s NBA All-Star festivities. The young point guard was on Team Worthy for the Rising Stars Tournament, but he didn’t contribute much to his team. In fact, in Team Worthy’s 50-49 loss to Team Isiah, Maxey had zero points. He was the only one to put up […]

The NBA All-Star festivities continue on Saturday night with the Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, and Skills Challenge. DJ Khaled, an avid basketball fan, was in attendance on Friday though for the Rising Stars Game and even tried his luck at the skills course prior. Honestly, it could’ve been one of the funniest moments of the […]

Richard Jefferson has always been one of the funniest NBA analysts out there. He flexed his comedic muscles once more during the NBA All-Star Weekend celebrity game as he flamed Kendrick Perkins to perfection. While on the NBA All-Star broadcast, Perkins was told that Jefferson hadn’t played in a basketball game ever since he retired […]

Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons infamously walked out on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls nearly 30 years ago. The Hall of Famer hilariously tried to pull off the same stunt on Tyrese Maxey during the Rising Stars competition on the first day of NBA All-Star weekend. Check out the awesome scene between the […]

Cole Anthony will do anything to win, even if it means embarrassing himself. The Orlando Magic guard proved just that when he mooned Desmond Bane and Team Isiah during the NBA All-Star weekend Rising Stars challenge. With Team Isiah needing just one point to win, 49-48, and Bane sent to the free-throw line, Anthony knew […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us! As always, the first day of the three-day event has the Rising Stars Challenge, where the best young players in the league play together. This year, the NBA changed the format to a four-team tournament and a game where the first team to fifty points wins. The result […]

LeBron James is back in Cleveland. It’s not a Cavaliers reunion just yet, but the man is clearly happy to be back for NBA All-Star Weekend. Check out King James’ Instagram post as he makes his NBA All-Star arrival:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Hometown hero LeBron […]

It is safe to say that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is happy he’s with Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game 2022. The Mavs playmaker was a huge LeBron James fan growing up, so imagine his delight to see his idol pick him for his own team. It’s not the first time LeBron has […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star festivities are officially underway with the Rising Stars Challenge, but the real excitement begins on Saturday night. Among the three events, the Mountain Dew 3-Point Contest will take place, with a number of intriguing participants who can really make it rain. Mountain Dew 3-Point Contest Info, Participants, Format, Preview The 3-Point […]

NBA All-Star Weekend officially begins on Friday night, which means everyone is either traveling or already in Cleveland. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant meanwhile hopped on a private jet with friends and family then went live on Instagram, hilariously taking shots in the video. By no surprise, a ton of fans tuned in, with one […]

One of the most highly-anticipated events of the All-Star weekend is none other than the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge 2022. It will feature some of the most highly-touted young stars in the NBA going up against one another in an all-new format. We’ve got all the details you’ll need for this mini-tournament so be […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is now upon us and the Rising Stars Game will be played Friday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with an NBA Rising Stars game prediction and pick. This Rising Stars game will be played with a different format once again, but this change is the first time they […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown feels he deserves to be an All-Star this 2021-22, and so when he was snubbed once again as a replacement, he made his feelings known with a Kanye West meme. On Instagram, Brown posted the recent viral photo of Kanye, editing the text to “Jaylen Brown should be an all […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is heading to his very first All-Star Game this weekend, but even better, he was named a starter thanks to fan voting. By no surprise, teammate and franchise star Stephen Curry will also be on the floor for tip-off in Cleveland, but it appears Wiggins was the one getting […]

The NBA All-Star game is coming up this weekend, with many fans excited for not only the game itself, but the festivities that accompany the contest during the weekend. However, there’s something else for fans to get excited about. The NBA All-Star game will have an alternate broadcast featuring Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green […]

After James Harden was ruled out for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, Adam Silver was tasked with naming his third All-Star replacement for the game hosted by the Cleveland Cavs. Having already filled the vacancies left by Kevin Durant and Draymond Green with LaMelo Ball and Dejounte Murray, respectively, Silver revealed his latest All-Star injury […]

New Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden will not participate in the upcoming 2022 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday because of the nagging hamstring injury that has been bothering him. With Harden out of the All-Star exhibition, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam are believed to be the top candidates to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just acquired James Harden in a blockbuster deal with the Brooklyn Nets, but it appears his debut with the team is going to have to wait. The Sixers announced on Monday that Harden is still rehabbing a hamstring injury and will be out through the All-Star Break, which means he won’t be […]

The annual draft for the NBA’s All-Star Game is now complete! Since 2017, the league adopted a new system where captains selected who they’d want on their team for the All-Star Game. This was in an effort to make the game more competitive. It’s safe to say that based on the last few years, it’s […]

Just like a schoolyard dodgeball draft, grudges and feelings know no bounds. In tonight’s NBA All-Star Draft, featuring captains of Lakers forward LeBron James and Nets forward Kevin Durant, the last choice of the night fell upon the Brooklyn superstar. While claiming size and interior defense were the key factors in mind, Durant would make […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game Draft took place on Thursday evening and it was not short of intriguing storylines, particularly considering how we are just a few hours removed from the frenzy that was the trade deadline. One that stood out the most, however, was Kevin Durant utterly rejecting James Harden at the end of […]

A couple of weeks ago, it was revealed who comprised this year’s NBA All-Star starters. Among them were first-timers Ja Morant and Andrew Wiggins. The remaining starters were Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young, DeMar DeRozan and Stephen Curry, Shortly thereafter, the reserves were announced. Fred VanVleet and Darius Garland were the first-time […]

The NBA All-Star game is obviously the main show of the league’s festivities during the All-Star weekend, though contests such as the 3-point shootout also draw the excitement of fans around the league every year. On Tuesday, the league announced the participants in the NBA All-Star Weekend 3-point shootout, including stars such as Chicago Bulls […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has coached his fair share of superstars in the NBA. Of course, the titanic trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh easily come to mind. But more recently, Spoelstra has also found success with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. This season, however, things haven’t been as smooth. The […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was initially left off of the Eastern Conference All-Star roster, but the injury to Kevin Durant changed that. With KD unavailable for the game in Cleveland, NBA commissioner Adam Silver set out to replace both the Nets star, as well as Warriors All-Star Draymond Green, who is also out with […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s status has been upgraded for the upcoming 2022 NBA All-Star Game amid Kevin Durant’s unavailability for the highly-anticipated exhibition match. It was announced on Monday that Tatum has now been elected to be a starter for the All-Star Game with Durant still nursing an MCL sprain in his left knee […]

The 2022 NBA All-Star rosters were recently revealed, and as is tradition, fans were quick to point out what players were snubbed. Well, two more players are now being given the chance to take part in the All-Star Game this year, stepping in as injury replacements for the ailing Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. With […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made the NBA All-Star team for the fourth time in his career. The former Defensive Player of the Year has been a major part of Golden State’s successful campaign so far. Unfortunately, Green is dealing with a calf and back injury that will prevent him from playing on February […]