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The Rising Stars Game has come to a close, but the showpiece of the opening night of NBA All-Star Weekend delivered the drama. After Team C cruised in its semifinal and Team G League pulled off a stunner to make the final, it was Dalton Knecht, Stephon Castle and Team C who took home the […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend festivities are getting underway on Friday night with the Celebrity game and the Rising Stars Game as the league’s biggest figures get together in San Francisco for the midseason hiatus. The Rising Stars Game is the main event of opening night during All-Star Weekend, and it is living up to the […]

After the Heat collapsed to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, the very next day saw the team lose to a depleted Dallas Mavericks team in the second game of a back-to-back, 118-113. As the organization looks for some semblance after the Heat traded away Jimmy Butler, they reach a much-needed stoppage at the All-Star […]

Chicago Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis is replacing New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Yves Missi in the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars, which will take place on Friday night at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Rising Stars at NBA All-Star Weekend is a four-team, three-game mini-tournament with a lot on the line this year. Since […]

The NBA as a whole is still processing what happened at the trade deadline last week. It still doesn’t seem real to see Luka Doncic in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey. Nonetheless, love is in the air across the league this Valentine’s Day with the All-Star Weekend festivities and teams continuing to search the NBA […]

Former NBA All-Defensive and NBA All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is one of the latest to criticize the 2025 game. After the NBA revealed San Francisco to be the location of the All-Star Game, it was a breath of fresh air. However, Rondo believes that there needs to be more thought within the game itself. He […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is going to look a lot different this year on multiple fronts. For starters, a bunch of up-and-coming youngsters will be making their debuts in the game. Additionally, the NBA is trying out another new format to counteract the uncompetitiveness we’ve seen in the All-Star Game as of recent. A […]

A lot of NBA fans have been turned off by the actual NBA All-Star Game in recent years. That is because a lack of effort and defense has resulted in some pretty bad All-Star Games from a competitive perspective recently. Nowadays, a lot of fans choose to watch All-Star Saturday instead, as the day before […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are leaning on in-game lessons this season as Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. build chemistry in a new offense. Unfortunately, Taylor Jenkins has had to rely on a deep bench and even deeper trust within the locker room as the injuries have mounted. However, Memphis is home to the […]

The NBA All-Star Game is commonly criticized these days. Despite the superstar talent that fills up the rosters, the game has lacked any substance or entertainment value because players give minimal effort, especially on the defensive end. The game has become a glorified dunk contest/highlight reel compilation, and that is why the NBA has been […]

Damian Lillard wears the letter O on his Milwaukee Bucks jersey in part to pay homage to Oregon, where he played for the Portland Trail Blazers, and in part for Ogden, the Utah college town where he played for Weber State. But the original O, his hometown of Oakland, occupies a giant slice of the […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was selected to the NBA All-Star team as Anthony Davis’ replacement on Monday before the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is currently dealing with an adductor strain, so he will be unable to participate in the All-Star game. The Mavs were ultimately defeated by a final score of […]

The NBA officially selected Trae Young for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but not in the way many expected. After ruling out Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, officials named the Atlanta Hawks star as an injury replacement. Initially, Young felt upset about being overlooked for the All-Star Game, missing out on both the starting ballot […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have another representative in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game after Anthony Davis went down with an injury. Guard Kyrie Irving has been named as AD’s replacement on Team Shaq, the league announced on Monday afternoon. This is Kyrie’s ninth career All-Star appearance. It’s a well-deserved call for the veteran, who has […]

There’s no better representative of the San Francisco Bay Area than Golden State Warriors’ legend Stephen Curry and over the years, he’s brought the city together with his generational play on the floor. After four NBA Championships and two NBA MVP awards, Curry is ready to once again tribute the city that made him with […]

The Charlotte Hornets are more than halfway through another brutal NBA campaign as copious injuries and abysmal shooting continue to decimate this franchise. One of the lone moments of ecstasy was supposed to come in the form of a LaMelo Ball All-Star selection. The fans voted for it, but their efforts came up short. On […]

Hello friends, and welcome to another edition of Bracketology at ClutchPoints! Before we get bubble watching and begin breaking down brackets, I’d first like to reintroduce a concept that I initially wrote about all the way back in 2011 on my own blog and then re-upped last year here at ClutchPoints. It seems fitting that with […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss next Sunday’s 2025 NBA All-Star Game due to a calf injury, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Shams’ report says Antetokounmpo is expected to return shortly after the All-Star break, while NBA insider Chris Haynes says the Bucks star is set to miss “2-3 weeks.” BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks star […]

LaMelo Ball might not be at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, but his brother will be. As one of the hottest rappers of 2025, LiAngelo “Gelo” Ball will perform his hit single “Tweaker” during halftime of the game on Feb. 16. The performance will be LiAngelo Ball’s first televised performance, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. It […]

LiAngelo Ball is stepping into the spotlight, but not on the hardwood. Instead, the 26-year-old is making waves in the music industry with his viral track “Tweaker,” which has earned him a Def Jam and Universal Music Group record deal. Now, he’s set to take center stage during NBA All-Star Weekend with his first live […]

Big changes were made to the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, changing the format of the big game on Sunday, February 16th to a tournament for the first time in league history. But that’s not all the league is doing for All-Star Weekend. The NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday night is getting a makeover […]

After missing two consecutive games following the announcement of making his first All-Star selection, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams returned for Wednesday’s 140-109 win against the Phoenix Suns. After the All-Star reserves were announced, Williams was ruled out due to a wrist injury but took the opportunity to speak about heading to San Francisco […]

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, […]