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...
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)...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Four-time NBA champion LeBron James said on Sunday, Feb. 18, he has not formulated a farewell timetable but he looks forward to the Paris Olympics and wants to finish his playing days as a Los Angeles Laker. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Damian Lillard scored 39 points to lead a record scoring performance by the Eastern Conference in a 211-186 rout of the Western Conference in Sunday's 73rd NBA All-Star Game. Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks poses for a photo with the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP trophy...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday, Feb. 17, he is not worried about a league scoring surge this season, crediting a growing global talent pool for the superior point production. NBA commissioner Adam Silver (AFP/File photo) Speaking Saturday to reporters on the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Stephen Curry sank his last four shots from the right corner to defeat Sabrina Ionescu, 29-26, in a 3-point NBA-Women's NBA Challenge at NBA All-Star Saturday festivities. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after defeating Sabrina Ionescu of the New York...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA All-Stars aren't sure who will be the new face of the league once LeBron James is gone, but they are confident the NBA's future is in good hands. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (AFP/File photo) Several top stars spoke on Saturday, Feb. 17, on the eve of the 73rd...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Boston's Jaylen Brown, New York's Jalen Brunson and Milwaukee's Damian Lillard were among the players named on Thursday, Feb. 8, to NBA All-Star Game skills competitions. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics knocks the ball away from Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks. (AFP) The...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gained a 10th NBA All-Star nod and Lakers star Anthony Davis a ninth as reserves for the mid-season showcase were announced on Thursday, Feb. 1. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Golden State sharpshooter Stephen Curry, the NBA's all-time 3-point leader, and Women's NBA one-season 3-point record holder Sabrina Ionescu will meet in a showdown on NBA All-Star Weekend. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (top) and Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was voted into the NBA All-Star Game for a record 20th time on Thursday, Jan. 25, named among 10 starters for next month's 73rd All-Star contest. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, was...
