NBA All-Star Game Articles - Page 24

The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place on February 16 at the United Center in Chicago and it’s only fitting that they assign one of the city’s most beloved sons to perform in the halftime show. Per DeAnte Prince of the Chicago Tribune, critically acclaimed artist and Chicago native Chance the Rapper will be […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is targeting a return close to the All-Star break in February, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 7-footer is expected to be a big reinforcement for a team that has struggled defensively all season long. Hassan Whiteside, whom the Blazers traded for in the summer, is manning […]

The Golden State Warriors are likely to lock down the worst record in the league this season, but the rest of the league knows this fantasy won’t last for long. The title runner-ups will likely get to keep the conditional first-round pick they traded to the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade, along with […]

The Utah Jazz are slated to host the 2023 All-Star Game, one that will mark the 30th anniversary since the last time Salt Lake City hosted the lauded mid-February event: Obviously this is what is expected, but a source tells The Athletic that today’s press conference is indeed an all-star game announcement. It will be […]

Over the last two years, the NBA has seen massive player movements. Franchise players, who are on the hunt for that elusive championship ring, were not spared. As such, only eight of 24 players from the 2017 All-Star Game are still with their original teams. The rest have moved out. This was observed by Steve […]

Every year, the MLB deals with missing out on players who deserve All-Star nominations, regardless of if they make the roster to be a starter or even a bench piece. Both leagues go through that process every single season, and the 2019 season is no different. The mid-summer classic is played in Cleveland, Ohio this […]

As a mainstay on the major league roster for the Chicago Cubs since 2012, first baseman Anthony Rizzo has become a franchise cornerstone over the years, belting out long home runs and making great plays at first. A consistent offensive threat for the Cubbies, Rizzo is what consistent looks like in terms of production at […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is convinced that the setup of the NBA All-Star Game this year “didn’t work,” and it may already be time to fix it again. Is the commish growing weary of the game, or just its newly-designed format? Evidently it’s both, per recent reports. “The All-Star Game didn’t work,” Silver said, via […]

The star of Netflix’s Patriot Act, former Daily Show corespondent and two-time NBA Celebrity All Star Game participant Hasan Minhaj appeared on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss some embarrassing moments from his time on the hardwood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t20xYK7WqZc Minhaj opened by reminding everyone that Caleb McLaughlin—best known for his role as Lucas on the […]

USA Basketball interim head coach and ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy has a plan to improve All-Star Weekend: Get rid of the All-Star Game altogether. Van Gundy hasn’t been short of peculiar ideas, from sippy cups for those drinking in the front row of NBA games to allowing a coach’s challenge to prevent ejections for […]

The NBA’s best gathered together in Charlotte for the 68th annual All-Star Game to entertain fans from across the globe. Team LeBron finished with 178 points to outlast Team Giannis, who finished with “only” 164 points during the NBA’s midseason event. As good a show as we witnessed on Sunday night, not everyone played well. […]

During the All-Star Game on Sunday night, Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George gave Houston Rockets stud James Harden a taste of his own medicine, knocking down a step-back jumper over the step-back king. Afterward, George had some fun with it: “Hit him with his (expletive),” said George, per NBA Reddit. “No, it’s fun going […]

There is little doubt in anyone’s mind that there is a big difference between the NBA All-Star Game and a regular-season game. As usual, stats don’t lie. There is less defense in All-Star games, which was leads to the uptick in offensive numbers. Outside of the steals, it is a platform for the best in […]

Dwyane Wade appeared in the All-Star Game for his 13th and last time in his 16-year career, looking back at the countless memories he’s accumulated through the years and the legacy he left behind before his impending retirement. “Whatever my legacy is and whatever it will become, it’s what I’ve been building since anybody ever […]

Kevin Durant’s 31 points were enough to secure him All-Star MVP honors, adding to the recent regalia of accolades he has obtained since joining the Golden State Warriors. His 2013-14 MVP, two championships, two Finals MVPs, and this, his second All-Star MVP award, put him alongside royal company — joining Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked comfortable leading an All-Star-studded team on Sunday night against Team LeBron, putting on a strong showing in the first and third quarter with a barrage of dunks to lead all scorers with 38 points in the game: “I just tried to play hard and have fun. In my first ASG I was […]

All-Star forward Paul George was utterly proud of his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Hamidou Diallo bringing back a trophy to OKC after winning the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night. Diallo showcased an incredible display of athleticism and creativity, besting the likes of John Collins, Miles Bridges, and lastly Dennis Smith Jr. to close out […]

One of the biggest winners coming out of All-Star Weekend has to be the fans. However, there was one particular young supporter who almost got much more than he bargained for after an extremely close encounter with none other than the great LeBron James. During the shootaround of the highly anticipated All-Star Game on Sunday, […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis claims he was not being recruited during the recent All-Star Weekend festivities in Charlotte, claiming this was only a time to have fun and mingle with others: “Guys didn’t talk about it,” said Davis, according to Scott Kushner of The Advocate. “I mean we didn’t even see each other that […]

Kevin Durant earned his second All-Star MVP award on Sunday after his 31 points led Team LeBron to a 178-164 win to close out the festivities. The Golden State Warriors forward was the first overall pick in the All-Star Draft and made his mark known, calling this a “special” moment for him: 🚨 #NBAAllStar MVP […]

Kawhi Leonard showed semblance of the “fun guy” he claimed to be during his introduction as a member of the Toronto Raptors, dancing to a little slo-mo salsa while Kevin Durant and former teammate Russell Westbrook exchanged pleasantries postgame: Break it down, Kawhi 😂 pic.twitter.com/8VKZCSK1JK — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2019 Besides his painfully […]

LeBron James had a request for his team’s coach, Michael Malone, despite trailing by 13 points in Sunday’s 2019 All-Star Game — to leave the locker room so he could watch North Carolina native J. Cole perform along with his teammates. Malone approved the request, conditionally, bartering the opportunity to watch the rapper perform if […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had a chance to interact with Hall of Famer Allen Iverson during the early goings of the All-Star Game. real recognize real 👊#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/uomoU3BcDT — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 18, 2019 Stephen Curry and Allen Iverson are considered two of the greatest guards in the history of the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry feels vindicated after pulling off an epic slam late in the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game. With the game out of reach for Team Giannis, Curry decided to give fans a treat with a move rarely seen from him: a reverse alley-oop dunk. The Warriors sharpshooter threw […]

Michael Jordan may have been largely in the shadows most of the All-Star Weekend, but with next year’s event headed to the Windy City, it is only fitting that the send-off is graced by none other than the GOAT and Chicago Bulls legend himself. Michael Jordan comes out to pass the torch to Chicago for All-Star […]

For Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry’s four-point play is Klay Thompson’s karma. During the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, Stephen Curry pulled off a four-point play against Klay Thompson. After receiving a cross-court pass from Russell Westbrook, Curry made a quick release from beyond the arc and baited […]

Sunday night’s All-Star Game in Charlotte was home to plenty of noteworthy moments. From old teammates rekindling their lobbing ways to current tandems going at each other on opposing ends. Well, the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson was an example of the latter. At the nine-minute mark of the fourth quarter, Curry […]

Klay Thompson had the better night compared to Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry, but it’s clear the latter enjoyed it more. In the fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, Stephen Curry pulled off a four-point play against Klay Thompson, of all players in the match. And sure enough, it delighted the […]

Team LeBron earned a 178-164 come from behind win against Team Giannis in the All-Star Game, with the help of former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. It seems that the two have decided to set the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry aside during the game, as they were instrumental in Team LeBron’s second half […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and the rest of Team Giannis lost to Team LeBron, 178-164, Sunday night at the All-Star Game. It was a perfect ending to an eventful three-day affair as the stars put on a show for everyone in Charlotte and the rest of the basketball world. With seconds remaining and the […]

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade gave fans thousands of highlight plays together when they were teammates with the Miami Heat, and they’re trying to give them a couple more in the latter’s final All-Star Game appearance. This is an alley-oop pass from James to Wade that is reminiscent of the great plays they shared together […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George are two of the frontrunners to win the regular season MVP this season, and during the All-Star Game, it seems that the latter is trying to make a statement. This play happened in the third quarter, when George made a very good impression […]

One of the biggest storylines about the Oklahoma City Thunder this season is the 2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook taking a back seat to allow Paul George to be the team’s primary option on offense. The Brodie seems to have carried that mindset into the All-Star Game. Get yourself a friend that looks out for […]

Dwyane Wade is playing his 13th and final All-Star game tonight, and during the pregame interviews, the three-time champion said he wants to make one final alley-oop pass to former teammate and close friend, LeBron James. He just did. #ONELASTLOB@DwyaneWade connects with @KingJames on the break!#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/YwmMg5MFaF — NBA TV (@NBATV) February 18, 2019 LeBron […]

The first half of the 2019 All-Star Game is over, and Team Giannis is leading 95-82 against Team LeBron. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company has been toying with their opponents since the first quarter. This play from Nikola Jokic is proof that Team Giannis is clearly having fun. The Joker livin' up to his name! 😂#NBAAllStar […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has rejuvenated his NBA career since re-signing with the Western Conference powerhouse this past offseason. Forming quite the one-two punch alongside Thunder point guard and triple-double machine Russell Westbrook, George has begun to emerge as a serious MVP candidate. With George and Westbrook both taking center stage alongside one […]

Team Giannis is beating Team LeBron 95-82 at the half. With that, comes the MVP predictions. In his last All-Star game before retiring, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has come out shooting and now has a major endorsement in the form of Mavs teammate Luka Doncic. DIRK MVP😜😜💯💯🔥🔥 — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) February 18, 2019 […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry connected with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on what may be one of the best NBA All-Star Game plays ever. NBA fans know what to expect from this game each and every season, as there is always a ton of incredible highlights considering that all the best players in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki showed off his range early on in the NBA All-Star Game after being added as a special selection by commissioner Adam Silver. Many are wondering if this is Nowitzki’s final All-Star Game, but he has yet to decide whether he’ll return for another season. Either way, it’s clear that he’s compiled […]