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Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant’s recent comments about the NBA All-Star Game sparked a candid response from ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith during Tuesday’s broadcast of First Take. Durant, in response to criticism surrounding this past weekend’s All-Star festivities in San Francisco, took to social media to share his thoughts on the discourse surrounding the […]

The NBA All-Star Game has had criticism from everywhere. After the league changed the format, Bill Simmons presented an interesting format on his podcast that he believed would fix the game. “If you make home-court the prize and you go to a 40-minute game, you go FIBA rules, so it moves faster and feels different,” […]

The NBA once again switched up their All-Star Game format in 2025, and reviews are mixed. This year, the league went with a four-team tournament featuring a team of veteran megastars, a team of international players, a squad of up-and-coming stars, and a non-All-Star Team from the Rising Stars Challenge. The tournament consisted of three […]

Given the reaction, it’s not a stretch to say that a good portion of the basketball world didn’t take to the new NBA All-Star Game format. Don’t count Victor Wembanyama among those folks. The San Antonio Spurs superstar left All-Star Weekend with a good first experience. “It was better than I expected,” the 2023 top […]

The most recent 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was star-studded, and it included WWE Superstar Bayley. Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton took a jab at Bayley and her WWE “retirement.” Following the eventful weekend, Bayley posted a collection of photos from her recent adventures. “WHAT A WEEK,” her caption read. “7 flights[,] 3 matches[,] 2 NBA […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden helped Team Shaq win the championship at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but the tournament itself wasn’t without controversy. Shaquille O’Neal’s team defeated Charles Barkley’s team in the final round, 41-25. Harden had a team-high four assists in the championship round to go along with […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game returned to the Bay Area for the first time since 2000, when Oakland hosted the exhibition back in 2000. It was not only a big night for Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, but also for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Curry won the All-Star Game MVP award, but he […]

The trash talk. Between Kevin Durant and Ryan Dunn came to a close during the All-Star Game. The two Phoenix Suns forwards had been in a back-and-forth throughout the week. For instance, Dunn and Durant had a funny moment before the All-Star Game. It was another case of the veteran vs the rookie. When the […]

Stephon Castle had himself a busy NBA All-Star Weekend, between the Rising Stars Challenge, the Slam Dunk Contest and the All-Star Games. But while the San Antonio Spurs young standout’s plate was fuller than most, he still had what he calls a triumphant debut. “As a rookie, I feel like that was definitely a successful […]

With the NBA switching the format for the 2025 All-Star Game, Shaquille O’Neal’s OGs emerged victorious over Charles Barkley’s Global Stars after dispatching Candice Parker’s Rising Stars. Among Shaq’s OGs at the NBA All-Star Game was Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden, who took to social media following the team’s win. James Harden posted a […]

The Boston Celtics have not hosted the NBA All-Star Game since 1964. During that inexplicable 61-year gap, every other franchise in the Eastern Conference has hosted the game at least once. Discussing this lack of New England representation during All-Star weekend in San Francisco, Celtics All-Star wing Jaylen Brown noted that he believes Boston deserves […]

After replacing fellow Dallas Mavericks teammate Anthony Davis due to injury, superstar Kyrie Irving was selected to his ninth NBA All-Star selection. The honor was much-deserved as Irving is currently averaging 24.6 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 4.8 APG while also leading the Mavericks in steals. Irving also used the occasion to debut his second signature […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend was full of mixed reviews, and many people were not happy with the different activities and the games that took place. The All-Star Game received the most criticism because of the side challenges, performances, and a dedication to the TNT crew, but there wasn’t much basketball being played. Kevin Durant was […]

Although the Washington Wizards didn’t have any All-Stars this season, their three Rising Stars displayed the organization’s progress on the national stage. Sophomore guard Bilal Coulibaly, No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, and No. 14 overall pick Bub Carrington each had their moments in the Castrol’s Rising Stars game on Friday, and Sarr also shined […]

It was not too long ago that the best around the league took NBA All-Star Weekend seriously. Giannis Antetokounmpo brought a competitive edge to the 2021 All-Star Game when he scored 35 points and set the record for most shots without missing. In the 2000s era, every NBA All-Star Game meant something to those guys. […]

It was quite the eventful NBA All-Star Weekend for Damian Lillard. The Milwaukee Bucks guard officially retired from the 3-point Contest after failing to pull off the three-peat on Saturday night. He did not leave San Francisco without a win, however, as he and Shaquille ONeal’s squad, also known as Shaq’s OGs, overpowered the rest […]

After another disappointing NBA All-Star Game, fans, media members, and players alike have continued to give their opinions on how to fix the midseason event. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, though, had an idea not heard much by people inside the NBA: don’t worry about it. Jokic, who admitted he is “not built for this […]

Players and fans alike are voicing their opinions following the latest iteration of NBA All-Star Weekend. Mixed reactions sounded throughout the proceedings, with Sunday’s modified All-Star Game producing particularly polarizing results. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant praised the four-team tournament format, while Draymond Green ripped it to shreds. There was more intensity on display, but […]

The NBA All-Star break is a time for teams to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season. Weirdly, we refer to these next several weeks as the “second half” of the NBA season, especially since the halfway point has already passed. Anyway, the NBA power rankings are symbolic of those with championship aspirations, […]

The new All-Star Game format had many mixed reviews from the players, and it was expected after all that went on besides the actual basketball game. There were breaks full of side challenges, performances, and a dedication to the TNT crew, but there wasn’t much basketball being played. After the game, Jaylen Brown spoke out […]

Kendrick Perkins is the newest member of the LeBron James, All-Star Game discussion. After James announced that he wouldn’t play in the All-Star Game, the former NBA champion went off on the Lakers guard. Much similar to what Shannon Sharpe said on his podcast, Perkins was more direct. He explained on Monday’s edition of ESPN’s […]

As LeBron James said he wasn’t playing in the All-Star Game, fury sparked from everywhere, including Shannon Sharpe. He’s supported the Lakers forward throughout his career. However, this was an incident that Sharpe couldn’t let go of. On the Night Cap Podcast, he aired his frustrations about James’ decision to not play. “Sit out now, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is no stranger to interesting analogies, and he made one following the Shaq OGs win at the All-Star Game. When asked about taking the trophy home, he had an interesting response. To be specific, Irving gave a shoutout to a Native American tribe, the Mohicans. “I asked the guys if […]

Team Shaq came out victorious in the 2025 All-Star Game, with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown being a part of their squad. While Brown put together a strong outing for his squad, he ended up having a major gaffe along the way that resulted in him getting trolled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. For […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was not part of the NBA All-Star Game, but he still grabbed lots of attention, thanks to his mouth. The outspoken four-time NBA champion had a lot to say about the state of the NBA All-Star game, which introduced a new tournament-style format for the 2025 edition of the […]

The new All-Star Game format had mixed reviews from players and fans that watched the event, and it’s not for certain if this is something that the league will bring next year. Draymond Green was adamant about letting everyone know he wasn’t a fan of the format, and after the game, he asked Stephen Curry […]

Another NBA All-Star Game has come and gone and another format change by the league seems to have passed with little improvement. Sunday night’s four-team format was a dud for the most part, with not a lot of basketball being played over the course of the evening. Fans, pundits and Draymond Green all didn’t like […]

By and large, the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is a rousing success. It’s still ongoing at the time of this writing, but regardless of who wins the tournament, it’s safe to say that the NHL scored a 50-point slam dunk with it. As for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, it’s hard to say the same […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Damian Lillard has been in the spotlight since his entry to the league and has quickly built a reputation as one of the most clutch players in the game today. He’s also one of four active NBA players with a lifetime contract under a sneaker brand in Adidas. Over NBA All-Star Weekend, […]

The 2025 All-Star Game is in the books, and once again, everyone seemed to be complaining about the league’s new format for the festivities. Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum wasn’t nearly as harsh as some of his peers were on the new format, but he does believe that there’s one big change that the league […]

In most cases, basketball players just want to play, and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is no different. Even though Durant ripped the new All-Star Game format back in December, he was willing to give it another chance. After the league implemented a tournament-style approach, it might’ve worked to his liking. Following the game, he […]

NBA All-Star Weekend brought a new format to the All-Star Game, which consisted of four different teams playing in a tournament-style environment. Outside of the actual basketball games, there were long breaks that consisted of side challenges with fans, music performances, and dedications. At the end of the game, players were asked about the format, […]

Las Vegas Aces’ superstar and reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson made history by becoming the thirteenth woman in league history to own a signature sneaker model. Recently unveiling the Nike A’One just before NBA All-Star Weekend, Wilson joined the festivities by revealing another colorway in the rollout of her signature campaign. She wears her heart […]

Already declining in popularity among basketball fans, the NBA All-Star Game took another blow on Sunday when it was revealed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not going to be able to partake in the mini-tournament due to issues in his left foot and ankle. James was part of Shaquille O’Neal’s Team OG, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had some playful fun with fellow All-Star San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the locker room ahead of Wembanyama’s first All-Star game at Oracle Arena on Sunday. As Wembanyama shared that reading a book is a personal pre-game tradition, Jokic’s humorous reaction quickly went viral. In a video posted […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving revealed his mindset behind his surprising alley-oop to himself at the NBA All-Star Game. While the event’s new format was ripped by fans and even Draymond Green, there were still some highlights on Sunday night. The Mavericks point guard, who was named to the team for a ninth time after […]

The NBA All-Star Game may have been undergoing some changes over the past few years, but make no mistake about it, making it to the All-Star roster remains one of the biggest individual acclaims one can earn. For New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, this may not be his first time being named to the […]

It may not resonate with every fan, but the NBA is surely trying their hardest to reinvigorate everyone’s interest in the All-Star Game. To their credit, they have come up with some brilliant ideas, such as the All-Star Draft and having the leading vote-getter from each conference do the drafting. But there have been some […]

The new All-Star Game format utilized by the NBA may draw the most attention among fans as to whether or not it worked, but in the end, there was still plenty of entertainment to be had courtesy of some of the game’s greatest players. By the time the festivities had ended, Stephen Curry had once […]