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While on a weekend hiatus from the Chicago Bulls, Matas Buzelis demonstrated his ability to become a legit NBA All-Star. It came in the form of the NBA Rising Stars Game. On Friday, Buzelis walked away in triumph as Team Vince defeated Team Melo 25-24, per Greg Beacham of The Chicago Tribune. The head coaches […]

The New York Knicks delivered one of the first viral moments of NBA All-Star Weekend when Karl-Anthony Towns linked up with The Rizzler in Los Angeles. The crossover between New York’s basketball star power and internet culture quickly ignited social media, energizing fans across multiple platforms. Now in his second season with the Knicks, Towns […]

NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off with the Celebrity Game. Giannis and Tacko Fall exchanged playful banter, while Jeremy Lin was a standout. During the game, Lin showed flashes of his greatness by converting on an 8-point shot, per ClutchPoints.Lin was representing Team Giannis, going up against Team Anthony, coached by actor Anthony Anderson. Team Giannis […]

A little feud has formed between Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and ESPN’s Shams Charania. Antetokounmpo’s name was swirling in the rumor mill as a potential trade candidate, as he was consistently reported on by Charania. Well, it appears the star forward is getting his lick back with his comment about the NBA Insider before […]

With the NFL offseason in full swing, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is making sure to have some fun at the NBA All-Star Break. On Friday, he made an appearance before the start of the Celebrity All-Star Game. Before tip-off, Ward shared a confident take about his basketball skills, despite the fact that he is […]

Los Angeles has hosted its share of unforgettable basketball moments, but this weekend, one of the most unexpected stars at NBA All-Star Weekend won’t be wearing sneakers. Old Ball, a talking animatronic basketball created by Benched Studios, is set to make an appearance at NBA Crossover at the Los Angeles Convention Center, adding a dose […]

As the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster has been through some changes going back to the trade deadline, the team is also filled with young talent, just like rookie Cedric Coward. With the Grizzlies’ rookie in Coward having been acknowledged by the NBA as being a part of the NBA Rising Stars event during All-Star weekend, it […]

If you ask Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry, being part of NBA All-Star Weekend is a great way to keep his name in the general public. “For me, as a guy that retired seven years ago, it keeps you relevant because people recognize you,” Terry laughed during an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. “They know […]

“Even though the Chicago Bulls look different following many trades, Matas Buzelis is still around. Recently, Buzelis was selected to play in the NBA Rising Stars Game during the NBA All-Star Weekend. However, Buzelis is very much wanting to do more going forward. He said that he wants his shot at playing in the All-Star […]

The Chicago Bulls entered All-Star Weekend with an unexpected storyline as Mac McClung addressed his decision to skip the NBA Dunk Contest. Fresh off signing a two-way contract last week, the high-flying guard explained why he will not defend his title despite owning the event for three straight years. McClung captured the Dunk Contest crown […]

The NBA announced Thursday that San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox will replace Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The move comes after the Bucks confirmed that Antetokounmpo will remain sidelined as he continues to recover from a right calf strain sustained on Jan. […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg and Washington Wizards second-year standout Alex Sarr were expected to be two of the featured names participating in the 2026 Rising Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, both youngsters will be unable to participate due to injury. Whereas the Mavs announced that Flagg is out through […]

On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs continued their winning ways with a comfortable road victory over the Golden State Warriors thanks to a late surge. While Victor Wembanyama didn’t have quite the dominant performance he had the previous night against the Los Angeles Lakers, he still poured in an efficient 26 points in the […]

Heading into the All-Star break, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Dallas Mavericks has been the emergence of Cooper Flagg. One of the unquestionable rising stars of the NBA’s next generation, Flagg was scheduled to appear in the Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend, but according to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel, he won’t be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, right before the start of the NBA All-Star Break. However, it appears L.A. will be without star guard Luka Doncic, as he continues to deal with an injury. Reports indicate that Doncic, who turns 27 in late February, will not play […]

When it was announced that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry would not be participating in the All-Star Game, that left the possibility of the San Antonio Spurs getting another selection. With Victor Wembanyama already in, both De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle have been putting up All-Star seasons for the Spurs. Neither one was selected, […]

The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets got into a brawl a few days ago that included several players on each side. For the Pistons, one of those players was first-time All-Star Jalen Duren, who has since been suspended two games for his role in the altercation. But despite the suspension, luckily for him, it won’t […]

After the chaos that was the 2026 NBA trade deadline, fans, players, coaches, and front office members alike could use a break from the action. Everybody needs their basketball fix, though, so the NBA All-Star Weekend provides fans with a break in the day-to-day basketball action while still bringing the best hoopers in the world […]

The Utah Jazz are blatantly tanking, and head coach Will Hardy’s remark in his postgame presser following their 115-111 win over the Miami Heat on Monday would only further dump fuel into the fire of tanking allegations against the Jazz. The rationale behind the Jazz’s tanking decision is clear: they need to finish with a […]

The NBA has officially announced the contestants for the league’s Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend, and there are some big names who will participate in the tournament. But one name who was surprisingly left off was New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. Murphy III currently ranks 11th in the league in three-point percentage, shooting […]

Vince Carter made sure Michael Jordan was in the Eastern Conference’s starting lineup one last time for the 2003 NBA All-Star Game. Jordan was playing the final year of his legendary career with the Washington Wizards during the 2002-03 campaign. Even at age 40, he still showcased strong performances as one of the best veteran […]

The Houston Rockets got back on track on Saturday evening with a road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed this one due to an abdominal strain, which will keep him out of the upcoming NBA All-Star game. On Sunday, the Rockets got some good news on who will be SGA’s replacement for […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat were involved in trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team made no trades ahead of Thursday’s deadline, showing faith in the way the current team is constructed. With the Heat trying to avoid eighth seed purgatory and another trip to the play-in tournament, the team will be led by […]

The NBA trade deadline came and went, and Giannis Antetokounmpo remains with the Milwaukee Bucks. After several weeks of ESPN’s Shams Charania floating the idea that Antetokounmpo was on the verge of being dealt, the organization hit the popular NBA Insider with a perfect troll job. Charania is going to play in the Celebrity All-Star […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was selected to his fourth-consecutive All-Star Game, with coaches recognizing his body of work this season after he missed out on a starting spot in the stacked Western Conference. But it looks as though Edwards will be missing out on the festivities at the end of the day. While Edwards […]

Through nine years, San Antonio Spurs star De’Aaron Fox has been selected to the NBA All-Star game just once. That’s despite the fact that he’s averaged at least 25 points per game in exactly half of eight complete seasons. As a result, leading up to this All-Star Game, the former Sacramento King had said such […]

Michael Porter Jr. has been among the NBA’s most efficient scorers this season. Yet, the Brooklyn Nets forward’s career-best start wasn’t enough to earn him his first All-Star selection. Porter reacted to his All-Star snub on Tuesday. “I thought I had a chance, for sure. But I knew it was out of my control,” he […]

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will begin the weekend after Super Bowl 60. The All-Star Game format continues to change. In 2026, the format will see a U.S. vs. World three-team round-robin tournament featuring two U.S. teams and one international team. All-Star Weekend is in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome, home of the Clippers. With […]

The LA Clippers are in talks to trade All-Star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland. The talks are ongoing and in the advanced stages, but no deal has been finalized as of yet. Over the last 12 hours that the rumors have surfaced, a lot of fans have taken to social […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is coming to Los Angeles and the brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood. From the Rising Stars to the 75th edition of mid-season exhibition, All-Star Weekend will be the place to be if you’re an NBA fan. As usual, the first event of All-Star Weekend will be the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, […]

The Detroit Pistons are sending Jalen Duren to the Slam Dunk Contest after he earned his first NBA All-Star Game selection, and the moment feels made for the spotlight. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Pistons fans will now see their rising center compete in Los Angeles during All-Star weekend. So far, this Pistons season […]

Though the spot wasn’t decided until February 1 was just about over, San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson will represent the Western Conference as a head coach in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. When the Spurs’ first-year head man took the podium following his team’s 112-103 victory vs. the Orlando Magic, he didn’t know […]

Joining Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in his first All-Star Game, Thunder forward Chet Holmgren showed his appreciation for his first All-Star selection after a 121-111 win against the Nuggets. Holmgren finished with 14 points, four rebounds, and three blocks after securing his first appearance at the NBA’s star-studded event in Los Angeles. After beating […]

For a rookie trying to establish himself in the NBA rotation, an All-Star Weekend invite represents both validation and a measuring stick. It’s a process that has broken plenty of lottery picks, so James Borrego helped Jeremiah Fears map out the plan right after the NBA Draft. Fortunately for the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, there […]

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated fellow Canadian-born player Jamal Murray’s first All-Star selection. For many, Murray’s All-Star nod is long overdue. After Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash called Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Canadian NBA player ever, Shai spoke about the growth of Canadian basketball during his […]

An invitation to NBA All-Star Weekend is the culmination of a lifelong dream for anyone in basketball. It’s a chance to both meet legends and leave a mark. For New Orleans Pelicans cornerstone Derik Queen, participating in the Rising Stars game is merely the first step in a journey fueled by two distinct All-Star moments. […]

Amidst the Toronto Raptors’ reported trade talks before this week’s deadline, head coach Darko Rajakovic gave veteran Brandon Ingram a heartfelt message following his All-Star snub on Sunday. The NBA All-Star reserves were announced during the Raptors’ 107-100 win against the Utah Jazz. Toronto’s Scottie Barnes is heading to his second All-Star Game. Rajakovic consoled […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s All-Star dreams were dashed on Sunday, at least for the moment. Despite a career-best season as the Brooklyn Nets’ No. 1 option, Porter was not one of the seven reserves picked to this year’s Eastern Conference squad. The NBA’s head coaches selected Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Pascal Siakam, […]

Every year, NBA All-Star Weekend gets to showcase the top performing stars of the respective season. The 2025-26 edition will be no different as the star players from the Western and Eastern Conferences will be heading to Los Angeles for the All-Star Game on Feb. 15. The NBA announced the starters for both conferences last […]