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The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is just a week away, and many folks are preparing for what will surely be an eventful weekend in San Francisco, California. On Thursday morning, the league officially unveiled the jerseys and court for the 74th annual All-Star Game. This season will bring a new format to the All-Star game […]

The 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game rosters are here and they will feature a pair of local legends on the sidelines in Oakland. MLB all-time Home Run King and former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds will coach one side while Pro Football Hall of Famer and former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will be headlining his ninth-consecutive All-Star game, an honor few players in the history of the NBA ever have the privilege of being a part of. Because of this, his newest signature Nike Giannis Freak 6 sneakers will be part of Nike’s upcoming “Black Label” collection in anticipation of 2025 […]

Mike Budenholzer said it, even Devin Booker said it, and now Kevin Durant expresses his support for his fellow Phoenix Suns star. Although Booker explained how the All-Star Game should be expanded, it doesn’t negate his not being a part of it. Still, Durant, much like his head coach, explained how and unfortunately why his […]

Normally when a player is considered snubbed from the NBA All-Star Team, “happy” isn’t the first word that comes to mind. But then again, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey isn’t normal. He’s a leader. Following the Sixers’ 137-134 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Maxey told reporters that not making the All-Star team didn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Detroit Pistons 117-102 on Friday night. Following the game, Kyrie Irving was asked about being snubbed from the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game, as he was surprisingly not selected to the roster. “Not really disappointment,” Irving said, via Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. “It’s more or less […]

MIAMI- It was a long-awaited moment for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro as he received his first All-Star nod, which garnered the attention of his teammate Bam Adebayo. As Herro spoke after Friday’s Heat practice about his emotions through it all, Adebayo took the time to shout out his friend and call out the naysayers. […]

James Harden has been a leader for the Los Angeles Clippers, and the NBA All-Star is a big reason why they’ve had a strong start to their regular season. Despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard to start the year, the Clippers are 27-20 entering Friday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets. That’s why on Thursday night, […]

Rosters have already been announced for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The league is so stacked and so deep these days that the All-Star rosters are filled with talent top to bottom. There are even plenty of All-Star caliber players who don’t make the team because there simply aren’t enough spots. A player like Jamal […]

Although Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was snubbed from the NBA All-Star game, he wasn’t too upset. He understands that the ASG has the best of the best from across the league. However, with only 12 spots on the roster, compared to the traditional 15 on the regular NBA roster, there’s some skepticism. Even though […]

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was surprisingly not selected to the NBA All-Star Game despite his strong 2024-25 season. Ball was among the most notable All-Star snubs this year. LaMelo’s brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball recently shared their thoughts on the situation, via What An Experience with Lonzo Ball. “How does that s**t work, though,” […]

MIAMI – The moment finally arrived for Miami Heat star Tyler Herro that he is an All-Star as his name was called during Thursday’s announcement where the reserves were revealed. As Herro’s instant reaction to hearing the news went viral, he spoke after Friday’s Heat practice to share his feelings and emotions regarding the milestone. […]

Six years into his NBA career, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro can finally call himself an All-Star. The 25-year-old officially received the nomination on Thursday once Ernie Johnson announced him as an Eastern Conference reserve. Herro took in the moment from his Miami home, where he watched the 2025 All-Star reserve announcements on Inside the […]

Forever linked to legends Tim Duncan and David Robinson, Victor Wembanyama further etched himself into their notable circle. With his first NBA All-Star Game nod, Wemby is the first Spurs player to be selected in one of his first two seasons since Duncan in 1997-98. He also becomes the youngest All-Star in San Antonio franchise […]

The NBA always has more stars than All-Star spots, and that was evident once again when the league unveiled the full rosters for the 2025 All-Star Game on Thursday. While several first-time All-Stars were named, some veteran players were left out. One notable omission is Atlanta Hawks guard and three-time All-Star Trae Young, who has […]

On Thursday night, the reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game rosters were announced. With there being only 12 roster spots for each conference, someone deserving of a spot on the roster was bound to be snubbed. And one such player that drew the short end of the stick was Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, […]

Alperen Sengun has had a strong season for the Houston Rockets as one of the best young stars in the Western Conference, which earned him the first NBA All-Star selection of his career. The NBA revealed the reserves for the Eastern and Western Conference rosters on Thursday. For the West, Sengun, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Davis, […]

The NBA All-Star Game reserves were announced Thursday night on TNT. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving was surprisingly left off the Western Conference roster, in what was an attention-catching snub. The Mavericks were hopeful that Irving would make the team, but he ultimately was not selected as an All-Star this year. The 32-year-old guard has […]

After LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant headlined the list of superstars to be named as All-Star starters, the NBA revealed the remaining players who would be All-Star reserves this season on Thursday night. There is so much talent around that league, which always results in deserving players not receiving the honor they should. […]

The NBA announced the reserves for the 2025 NBA NBA All-Star Game next month, and there aren’t many surprises. Representing the Los Angeles Clippers will be star guard James Harden. The Clippers currently have a top six record in the Western Conference, and Harden is a big reason why. James Harden named to 11th NBA […]

The full rosters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game have been set. After superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant were recently named starters for this year’s event, the league announced the 14 remaining All-Star reserves for the Eastern and Western Conference during TNT’s coverage on Thursday. While this list is headlined by […]

For the second consecutive season and the fourth time in franchise history, the San Antonio Spurs have multiple Rising Stars on their roster. Stephon Castle will join Victor Wembanyama in representing the Silver and Black in an affair that highlights the brightest young talent in the league. For Castle, simply getting the nod as a […]

The NBA is set to announce the reserves for the NBA All-Star Game a week after the starters were revealed. And Chris Paul isn’t letting the opportunity go without touting his San Antonio Spurs superstar teammate Victor Wembanyama. “I hope the coaches will do right and make sure they put Vic into the game.” NBA […]

MIAMI – One day before Miami Heat star Tyler Herro finds out if he is an All-Star or not, the team loses to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, 126-106. As the standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler continues, the team is still finding a way to find some semblance and consistency. Herro would […]

NEW ORLEANS — The Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans will go head-to-head in a road game on Wednesday night. With the NBA All-Star Game reserves set to be announced on Thursday, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd explained why he believes Kyrie Irving deserves a spot on the roster. “Luka and Kai are our All-Stars,” […]

MIAMI – While Miami Heat star Tyler Herro awaits hearing the hopeful news of being an All-Star, one player on the team that will be in San Francisco for the weekend will be Jaime Jaquez Jr. selected as a sophomore to the Rising Stars event. While it has been an up-and-down season for Jaquez filled […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has declined an invitation to participate in the NBA’s 3-point contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, opting instead to focus on her upcoming WNBA season and make her three-point contest debut at the WNBA All-Star Game. Her decision was confirmed by her representatives at Excel Sports Management, who issued […]

As the Miami Heat face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, it will be another opportunity for Tyler Herro to show that he deserves to be an All-Star this season. After Herro impressed once again in the Heat’s double-overtime win over the Magic on Monday, he would share his true thoughts about his anticipation of […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers surprised a lot of people when they were able to take out the red hot Milwaukee Bucks thanks to massive scoring performances from James Harden and Norman Powell. Winners of eight of their previous nine games, Milwaukee had climbed all the way back to […]

The Washington Wizards are an abysmal 6-38 and have lost 13 straight games. But is it possible that one of their players is worthy of All-Star consideration? The franchise’s collective ineptitude conceals the fact that Jordan Poole is enjoying a highly productive campaign, one that he believes justifies an All-Star Game selection. “I think I’m […]

The field for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been set. As part of the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest is back, and Mac McClung will once again be headlining the list of this year’s participants as he seeks his third straight dunk contest title. McClung, who has won […]

PHOENIX — Throughout the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns season, head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed by Kevin Durant. Although the latter has won his fair share of championships, MVPs, and Finals MVPs, he remains committed to the game of basketball. Most recently, Durant was named a starter in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Once […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2024-25 season with a handful of question marks in the eyes of everyone outside the organization. One of the bigger questions is what they were doing by allowing an NBA All-Star like Paul George to walk instead of meeting his contract demands when they had […]

Norman Powell’s stellar season with the Los Angeles Clippers has earned him significant recognition, including a ringing endorsement for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game from former teammate and ex-NBA player Danny Green. During a recent appearance on NBA Today, Powell was asked by host Malika Andrews if he ever doubted his ability to perform consistently […]

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters during Thursday night’s broadcast of Inside the NBA, sparking discussion about notable omissions, including Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis and San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama. The announcement drew sharp commentary from Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take Friday, where he weighed in on what […]

Being elected into the NBA All-Star Game is one of the most prestigious awards an athlete can achieve in basketball. Being voted a starter is even more impressive, though. Only the best of the best start in the game that features the greatest players in the world. With 2025 All-Star starters being announced at 7 […]

Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry has earned a starting spot in the 74th NBA All-Star Game, as announced by the league on Thursday. This achievement marks his 11th All-Star selection and 10th start, surpassing Paul Arizin for the most All-Star appearances in the history of the Warriors. The 74th NBA All-Star Game will […]

Two New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, were selected as 2025 NBA All-Star starters. The league announced the starters for each of its conferences on Thursday. The two Knicks will be accompanied by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, and Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It […]

The 2024-25 campaign continues to be an outstanding one for star Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 26-year-old is averaging 32 points per game, placing him at the top of the NBA. He unsurprisingly earned a selection to the NBA All-Star game and was named a starter, but made history on top of […]