SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt. The G League star and dunk maven put on a remarkable show at NBA All-Star Saturday night by recording perfect scores of 50 on all...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Miami's Tyler Herro edged out Golden State's Buddy Hield to win the 3-point contest at the NBA's All-Star Saturday night. Damian Lillard missed a chance to join Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only players to three-peat as 3-point champions with his score of 18 falling one...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There will be no Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu rematch at All-Star weekend. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu pose for photos following their competition at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in...
Atlanta guard Trae Young is headed to the NBA All-Star Game after all, and Dallas guard Kyrie Irving has been picked once again as well. Dallas guard Kyrie Irving (AP) Commissioner Adam Silver announced Monday, Feb. 10, that he has added Young to the All-Star roster as an injury replacement for...
Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in next weekend's All-Star Game because of a strained left calf, meaning NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will have to pick a replacement. Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (AP) Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed Antetokounmpo's status Sunday,...
LeBron James got drafted No. 1 — again. LeBron James (AP) And while the NBA considers one day having a U.S. vs. the World format for its midseason showcase, there will be a taste of what that could be at this year's All-Star Game as well. James, the player with the most All-Star appearances in...
Atlanta guard Trae Young doesn't view not getting picked for the All-Star Game as getting snubbed. He has a new word. “It's getting ‘Traed’ at this point,” he wrote on social media. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (AP) Young, the NBA's assist leader this season and a three-time All-Star...
Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark (AP) The Fever star declined an invitation to participate in a special challenge during NBA All-Star weekend next month, her...
LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, Jan. 23, and there wasn't much in the way of surprises. James is now officially an All-Star for the 21st year. Los Angeles Lakers forward...
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — A woman who accused former UFC champion Conor McGregor of sexual assault but was unsuccessful in getting criminal charges filed is now suing him and employees of the basketball arena where she says the attack took place. UFC star Conor McGregor (AP) The woman...
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and getting picked for a 21st time. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AP) The first update on...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA ‘s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco. FILE - Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35)...
