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Heading into the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was determined to lead Team Giannis to victory over Team LeBron. Giannis was competitive from start to finished with the No. 24 on his back honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, but his team fell short during one of the most […]

The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was an emotional affair for quite a few stars in the league that were around long enough to play with or against Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. One star player that had plenty of battles with Bryant and had a close relationship with the future Hall of Famer was […]

Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard took a subtle shot at Gatorade during his media availability at this season’s All-Star Game. As he sat down for an interview, Leonard noticed that there was a bottle of Gatorade sitting on the table. Without hesitation, the two-time champion reached for the beverage, then proceeded to hide it out of […]

Following the success of the new NBA All-Star Game in Chicago on Sunday, retired New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, now an analyst with ESPN is calling on the professional basketball league to help the NFL fix their own all-star game in the annual Pro Bowl. “NBA,” Bruschi, 46, wrote on Twitter, tagging the league, […]

The initially-maligned changes to the NBA All-Star game proved to be an objective success (credit Chris Paul with another assist). After two quarters of sloppy scrimmaging, the game’s second half was compelling, intense and thrilling — particularly the commercial-free final 15 minutes. Team LeBron prevailed over Team Giannis, 157-155, capping off an entertaining and emotional […]

The NBA put on an exciting, entertaining and moving All-Star Weekend in Chicago, and earned a notable boost in television ratings and social media activity as a result. Turner Sports’ All-Star Weekend coverage was up 15% in viewership from last year, and the successful changes to the All-Star Game format undoubtedly played a major factor […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo says his All-Star team is going to donate another $100,000 to the After School Matters charity they were playing for during the NBA All-Star Game. The charity was already set to get $100,000 based on the All-Star Game results. After School Matters is a Chicago-based non-profit organization devoted to providing […]

Though his squad came away with a 157-155 victory in this season’s All-Star Game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would not say that he won it for Kobe Bryant. Instead, The King noted the competitive drive that was shared between both teams. The Lakers star noted that he felt Bryant’s presence throughout the game, […]

BIG3 founder Ice Cube would like a bit of credit for some of the changes that were made to the format of this season’s NBA All-Star Game. Ice Cube argues that his changes could be the wave of the future: The forward thinking of ⁦@thebig3⁩ is taking our credit for helping the ⁦@NBA⁩ make the […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is back, and boy was it back with a presence. From a very entertaining Rising Stars Game (Zion even bent the rim!) to down-to-the-wire finishes to the 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and the All-Star Game itself, the 2020 iteration of the mid-February festivities was a rousing success. Here are 10 moments […]

This time around, the players actually cared, at least for a good portion of the game. Yes, I am talking about the NBA All-Star Game, an event that generally profiles more as a practice session with less defense than a seriously competitive affair. But on Sunday night, in the 2020 iteration of the contest, Team LeBron […]

Fans who watched the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night witnessed some of the most exciting All-Star basketball in a while. Players were actually involved in the game, defense was being played, and everyone was having fun. Needless to say, LeBron James had a great time. Team LeBron won by a narrow two points in […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was just like the rest of us, avidly watched Sunday’s All-Star Game from the comfort of his living room. His wife, Ayesha Curry, shared a brief clip of herself and her husband enjoying the game, and as it seems, Steph was pretty invested in the thrilling contest: Steph was […]

The NBA All-Star Game’s new format brought in a little something different from each player taking part in the game. Kemba Walker of the Boston Celtics was no exception, as the starting point guard for Team Giannis admittedly played through a minutes restriction in order to snag the win. Walker; who played 29 minutes and […]

At this point, it would be safe to say that the recently-concluded All-Star Game was a smashing success. The new format worked to perfection, bringing out the right amount of competitiveness from the participants — something that we have all been longing for for years now. As it turns out, it wasn’t only the fans […]

Chris Paul made his return to the NBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2016, and he brought much more than an MVP-worthy performance. The veteran dime maestro was also responsible for pitching the new format, one in which the NBA found great success on Sunday, reinvigorating the competitive nature of the game and […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is hoping to see more NBA All-Star Games like the one that went down on Sunday, as Team Giannis went down to Team LeBron in an intensity-filled fourth quarter. The NBA adopted a new format, borrowing from The Basketball Tournament and turning it into a series of mini-games, all leading […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard won the first-ever Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award, but he revealed he didn’t initially aim to win the highly coveted NBA honor. Speaking to reporters in his postgame presser, Leonard emphasized that he did not come into the NBA All-Star Game aiming to win the trophy. While many All-Stars […]

In what was easily the best NBA All-Star game in recent memory, Team LeBron edged Team Giannis by a hair, 157-155, during the 2020 All-Star Game at the United Center on Sunday night. Apart from taking home the ultimate bragging rights, the LeBron James-captained group also won a cool $300,000 to donate to their charity […]

With the NBA All-Star game tied at 152 (and both teams needing just five points to win), a controversial foul call led to tempers flaring between Team LeBron and Team Giannis. Referees argued over a late game call in the 2020 All-Star game in Chicago, with referee Mark Davis calling for a foul on the […]

It’s been a bombastic start for the 2020 All-Star Game as everyone got firing early onto the game. However, the most shocking thing for the TNT crew that was casting the game was the lack of fouls until late in the first quarter. The foul was committed by Chris Paul in order to stop Kyle […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson is known for showing respect to fellow legends of the game. Iverson’s display prior to the 2020 All-Star game in Chicago was no different. Iverson posted two photos on his own instagram sporting a Kobe Bryant No. 8 jersey and a Los Angeles Lakers hat. AI also showed up […]

In tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, the NBA has announced that the All-Star game MVP trophy will be renamed to the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy. Bryant’s lasting legacy on the league is undeniable. Bryant is considered by many as one of the best players in the history of the sport and after his untimely […]

Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will face each other on Sunday; the Sixers teammates were picked on opposite teams for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. Embiid was the first pick for Team Giannis while Simmons was selected 10 picks later by Team LeBron. As teammates on the Sixers, it’s safe to say […]

Fans and media piled on Milwaukee Bucks forward and All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo for his questionable strategy during the recent All-Star draft between him and fellow captain LeBron James. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Antetokounmpo had one strategy going into the draft: pick the underdogs. Considering himself an underdog, the reigning league MVP […]

A groin injury to Portland Trailblazers star point guard Damian Lillard suffered just prior to the All-Star break opened up a roster spot for Sunday’s All-Star game. That spot was eventually given, after pleading from Lillard himself to Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. According to Lillard, he had to convince Booker to take part […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura are two of the brightest young stars the NBA has to offer. As a result, the two young stars were both selected to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge this weekend. Prior to the showcase, both Hachimura and Morant, along with fellow young […]

ESPN First Take commentator Stephen A. Smith had the honor of coaching one side of the All-Star weekend’s Celebrity All-Star game. The hot-taking spitting Smith lasted just over a half before he was called for a technical foul. Smith was called for the technical for arguing a call with a referee in the game’s third […]

A few members of the media, including the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver, caught up with TNT’s Charles Barkley in Chicago for All-Star Weekend, and the NBA legend was asked about athletes using marijuana. TNT’s Charles Barkley on athletes using medical marijuana: “I’ve had pot like five times. It just makes me want potato chips. If […]

Team LeBron is a five-point favorite over Team Giannis in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, according to the line from BetOnline. Team LeBron features a starting five of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic and James Harden. Team Giannis, meanwhile, features a starting five of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker and Trae Young. Team […]

Although he won’t participate in the All-Star Game or 3-Point Contest due to injury, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is still planning to perform musically during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend festivities, according to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. “Dame D.O.L.L.A.,” as Lillard is known in the rap industry, will perform inside […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out a congratulatory tweet to Suns guard Devin Booker after learning that he had been named a replacement on this season’s All-Star Game. James’ message was brief, but to the point. The Lakers star welcomed him to the team and noted that the honor was well-deserved: Welcome @DevinBook!!! Well deserved […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout rookie Ja Morant gave a quick reaction to Devin Booker being named as Damian Lillard’s All-Star replacement. Morant was the one candidate who could have given Booker a run for his money, considering he has helped spark the rebuilding Grizzlies into playoff contention during his first year in the league. While Morant […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has been selected to replace injured Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Booker will also replace Lillard in the Three-Point Contest, a competition which he won in 2018 by besting former champion Klay Thompson of the […]

The All-Star Game is only three days away, and Damian Lillard’s unfortunate injury will force the hand of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to name a replacement for the All-Star Game and the 3-Point Contest — two events Lillard was slated to participate in. Following his groin injury, Lillard was hopeful someone deserving of the opportunity would […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA despite being only a second-year pro. Like Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the Mavs’ floor general has become must-see television with his crafty play. Doncic and James will be teammates on Sunday in Chicago during the All-Star Game, and Luka is excited […]

At the turn of the century, the NBA All-Star game only featured two players not born in one of the 50 states. Tim Duncan, who was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, represented the only international player on the Western Conference roster. Likewise, Democratic Republic of the Congo native, Dikembe Mutombo played alongside a team of […]

We’re a week away from the 2020 NBA All-Star Game at the United Center, as the league’s brightest stars will once again share the court for the biggest exhibition match in the world. This year’s iteration is indeed special, as the NBA changed the format of the All-Star game to honor late basketball icon Kobe […]

It’s never a great feeling to get picked last at anything. That is why Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell let out a huge sigh of relief on Thursday after he avoided becoming the last player selected in the 2020 NBA All-Star Draft. This year’s team captains Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and LeBron James […]