The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis is with the Dallas Mavericks, though it's unknown when he'll play again. The dust has settled. It's time for the stretch run....
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaren Barajas shoots on his backyard hoop maybe once a month these days. He's a busy 18-year-old college student now, so basketball has taken a backburner to academics. All-Star shooting contest winner Jaren Barajas, an 18-year-old college freshman from Oakley, right, poses...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. Members of Shaq's OGs celebrates after winning the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) An All-Star Game like none other — since it...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James wanted to play in yet another All-Star Game. His left foot and ankle didn't let him. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James speaks during a press conference before the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 16, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A....
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...
