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  • • LeBron James: 'I don't even know why we're having an All-Star Game,' calls decision 'a slap in the face'
    The Lakers had only 71 days off between winning the championship and opening day...2021
  • LeBron: Having ASG 'a slap in face' to players
    • LeBron: Having ASG 'a slap in face' to players
    Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James ripped the NBA's plan to have an All-Star Game, calling it a "slap in the face" to the players after the league said it wouldn't have one....2021
  • Report: NBA, players union near deal on All-Star Game, protocols for break
    • Report: NBA, players union near deal on All-Star Game, protocols for break
    During the mid-season break, players are not allowed to leave the country....2021
  • Memo: NBA, NBPA finalizing agreement on ASG
    • Memo: NBA, NBPA finalizing agreement on ASG
    The NBA and NBPA are finalizing an agreement for an All-Star Game on March 7 in Atlanta, according to a league memo....2021
  • LeBron James: 'I don't even understand why we're having an All-Star Game'
    • LeBron James: 'I don't even understand why we're having an All-Star Game'
    The 36-year-old admitted that he wasn't expecting to play in an ASG this season based on the conversation before the campaign even began....2021
  • • Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5
    Feb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever ... Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 5 The post Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.       ...2021
  • • LeBron James rips NBA for ‘slap in the face’ All-Star Game
    On Thursday, LeBron James reminded the basketball world why he’s the deserved leading vote-getter for the Western Conference for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. However, James would prefer to skip the trip to Atlanta on March 7 for his 17th All-Star appearance. In fact, the face of the league lambasted the reported decision to forge […] The post LeBron James rips NBA for ‘slap in the...2021
  • LeBron calls All-Star Game “slap in the face… I’ll be there physically but not mentally”
    • LeBron calls All-Star Game “slap in the face… I’ll be there physically but not mentally”
    LeBron would rather have the five days off....2021
  • • LeBron James criticizes 2021 NBA All-Star game plan
    The NBA will probably be playing a 2021 NBA All-Star game. Lakers superstar LeBron James did not welcome the reported news. Via the LA Times: On the same day teams learned of an expected agreement between the NBA and its players’ association to hold the 2021 NBA All-Star game in Atlanta on March 7, Lakers … Continue reading "LeBron James criticizes 2021 NBA All-Star game plan"...2021
  • • Trae Young’s standing in fan voting for All-Star Game is ‘BS,’ per Hawks coach
    The first batch of votes for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game is in and Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young only received the sixth-most fan votes for Eastern Conference guards. Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce clearly did not like how the voting went, and he was not shy about making his true feelings known about it. […] The post Trae Young’s standing in fan voting for All-Star Game is ‘BS...2021

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  • • Warriors’ Klay Thompson earns nearly 100k All-Star votes despite missing season with injury
    The first fan voting returns for the NBA’s 2021 All-Star Game are in, and among guards in the Western Conference, it is Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry who received the most votes. Meanwhile, forward Andrew Wiggins placed seventh in the frontcourt, receiving 264,781 votes. But while Curry’s 2,113,178 votes and even Wiggins’ strong […] The post Warriors’ Klay Thompson ea...2021
  • • Myles Turner gets stonks meme treatment in Pacers’ bid for NBA All-Star Game
    The stock prices of companies like GameStop and AMC may be soaring right now, but the Indiana Pacers are betting that the stock of big man Myles Turner will soar even higher. With the NBA and NBA Players Association in discussions about possibly holding an All-Star Game in March, players have already launched their bids […] The post Myles Turner gets stonks meme treatment in Pacers’ bi...2021
  • • Building a Better Broadcast
    Photo by Kyle Harris/NHLI via Getty Images The NHL should make for great television, but it historically has not. Here are some changes that could improve the production for all The National Hockey League has a viewership problem. Despite having its best talent pool in generations—with players like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon established as stars and exciting youngst...2020
  • • The '2019-20 NBA All-Stars' quiz
    Including injury replacements, a total of 25 players were selected to the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 25 can you name in five minutes?...2020
  • • Brandon Ingram should win Most Improved Player of the Year, per Alvin Gentry
    New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry believes that no other player in the NBA has taken a bigger leap this 2019-20 than Brandon Ingram. In his first season with the Pelicans after a summer trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, the 22-year-old forward debuted in the All-Star game. Moreover, before the campaign was suspended […] The post Brandon Ingram should win Most Improved Player of t...2020
  • • Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Covers SLAM 227
    EDITOR’S NOTE: This feature was written and shot weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension of the NBA season. GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 227 FEATURING JA MORANT — It’s a rainy Monday in Memphis, and the NBA is at rest. One evening earlier, the All-Star Game finished with such a flourish that […] The post Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Covers SLAM 227 appeared first on SLAM...2020
  • • Celtics targeting Tuesday for a possible return for Kemba Walker
    Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker will have a three-on-three workout on Sunday and if all goes well, he could return to the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, head coach Brad Stevens said Saturday. Walker has missed Boston’s past four games and seven of the last 11 navigating a lingering knee injury. The Celtics have been cautious with Walker’s recovery even though...2020
  • • James Harden fires back at Giannis over All-Star Game joke
    Giannis Antetokounmpo has made it clear in recent weeks that he is not a big fan of James Harden, and the feeling appears to be mutual. When Antetokounmpo was picking his All-Star Game roster earlier this month on live TV, he had a funny moment while deciding between Harden, Kemba Walker and Trae Young. The Greek Freak said he didn’t want to pick Harden because he’d rather have a teammate who is g...2020
  • • Karl-Anthony Towns out at least two more weeks with wrist fracture
    Karl-Anthony Towns will be out at least two more weeks due to a wrist fracture, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Friday. Towns injured his wrist in January and underwent an MRI earlier this month. He missed one game before the All-Star break and will not be playing on Friday night when Minnesota plays its first game since the break. The Timberwolves announced the following regarding Towns: ...2020
  • • Watch: Trae Young crosses over Andre Iguodala, drills game-tying three
    Coming off an impressive showing in Chicago, All-Star guard Trae Young entered the second half of the season rested and ready to unleash more crossover moves on opponents. It didn’t take him long, putting Miami Heat guard Andre Iguodala on the spin cycle then drilling a deep three from way behind the arc. Iguodala saw Atlanta’s star guard coming up the court and thought it was the perfect opportun...2020

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All-Star Game lifestyle

  • • Watch: Steph Curry was so hyped about the All-Star Game
    Steph Curry did not participate in this year’s All-Star Game because he has only played in four games this season due to a hand injury. Even though he wasn’t in Chicago for the NBA festivities, he sure was loving what he saw. Steph’s wife Ayesha posted on her Instagram Story Sunday night to say how hyped up they were over the format for the All-Star Game. “This game is great” she wrote in one post...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: What to do during the bye week
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links After surging to a 16-2-4 record in their last 22 games, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a much-deserved break. The players who carried the load can rest up, and those that have been injured can continue to heal. In the meantime, what the heck are we supposed to do this week? Here are some ideas: Admire some art! I ofte...2020

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All-Star Game trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • MLB hot stove: Who will be next star traded? 10 big names on the block before 2021 season
    Four players with nine All-Star Game appearances between them have been traded recently -- who's next?...2021
  • • MLB hot stove: Who's the next star to get traded? 10 big names on the block before 2021 season
    Four players with nine All-Star Game appearances between them have been traded recently -- who's next?...2021
  • • Hawks could trade young star after acquiring Danilo Gallinari
    The Atlanta Hawks made some big moves to improve their team during the offseason. The biggest addition may be Danilo Gallinari, who signed the biggest multi-year deal for a player 30 years old or older and has never made an All-Star Game. Now that the Hawks have invested so much in Gallinari, what can he bring […] The post Hawks could trade young star after acquiring Danilo Gallinari appeare...2020
  • • Report: Brandon Ingram agrees to 5-year, $158 million max extension with Pelicans
    New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million maximum contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ingram broke out this past season as a member of the Pelicans after coming over from the Los Angeles Lakers in the Anthony Davis trade. The 23-year-old made his first All-Star Game in Year […] The post Report: Brandon Ingram agrees to 5-ye...2020
  • • How Cale Makar’s ELC bonuses could impact the salary cap for the Colorado Avalanche
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Avalanche need to account the performance bonuses of Cale Makar’s contract With one year remaining on his entry-level contract, Cale Makar creates a lot of salary cap flexibility for the Colorado Avalanche—though not as much as it would appear on first glance. ELCs have become incredibly important for NHL teams who hope to maximize their cap space. Good...2020
  • Kevin Durant admits he, Kyrie Irving “solidified” they were joining forces at All-Star Game
    • Kevin Durant admits he, Kyrie Irving “solidified” they were joining forces at All-Star Game
    Back in February of 2019, there was a video floating around of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving talking at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte. It led to a lot of speculation the two were planning to team up as free agents. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last night 👀 (@jpizzy15 sent me the...2020
  • • Best draft picks in Atlanta Hawks history, ranked
    Ironically, the immensely popular centerpiece of the Atlanta Hawks franchise who started the All-Star Game at 21 years old is directly connected to one of the more maligned draft decisions in recent NBA history. In fact, Trae Young was considered the weak end of the imbalanced deal. At the 2018 NBA Draft, Atlanta traded the […] The post Best draft picks in Atlanta Hawks history, ranked appea...2020
  • • 2021 draft to be held during July's All-Star events
    The MLB draft, held in mid-June for decades, will move to July 11-13 next year and be held in Atlanta as part of All-Star Game festivities....2020
  • • 2021 MLB Draft to be held in July during All-Star Game festivities, per report
    Baseball's draft is usually held in June...2020
  • • Report: NBA terminates All-Star weekend contracts for 2021
    The 2021 NBA All-Star game will not happen on its scheduled weekend in Indianapolis, according to WISH-TV.  The league has canceled its hotel contracts for the 2021 All-Star game since the 2019-20 season isn’t expected to end until October and the 2020-21 campaign may start in January of 2021. With that said, Commissioner Adam Silver […] The post Report: NBA terminates All-Star weekend...2020

All-Star Game stats

  • • New NBA All-Star Game format a huge hit until final free throw
    When the NBA first announced there would be a new format for the All-Star Game, the proclamation was met with some confusion; the format seemed complicated. But after seeing how things played out on Sunday, there’s no denying the format was a huge success… except for one thing: the ending. For the first three quarters of the All-Star Game, scores reset before the start of the quarter, and the team...2020
  • • NBA All-Star Game format changed to honor Kobe Bryant, including reset scores and untimed fourth quarter
    The NBA is adopting a variant of the beloved 'Elam Ending' for the All-Star Game...2020
  • • Columbus welcomes the hockey stats community to town for analytics conference
    Blue Jackets analyst Zac Urback speaks in a panel featuring analysts from around the NHL | Pale Dragon The inaugural CBJHAC was a huge success This weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets played host to the inaugural CBJHAC, a hockey analytics conference featuring panels and presentations from NHL employees, data collection companies, and some of the internet’s most well-known hockey stats bloggers....2020
  • • NBA All-Star Game format changed to honor Kobe Bryant, including reset scores, untimed fourth quarter
    The NBA is adopting a variant of the beloved 'Elam Ending' for the All-Star Game...2020
  • • NBA makes major All-Star Game format change that includes tribute to Kobe Bryant
    The NBA has announced some major changes to the format of the NBA All-Star Game this year, and one of those changes will pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. For the first time ever, the 2020 All-Star Game will be broken into a series of mini-games in which teams can raise money for Chicago-area charities. Scores will be reset to 0-0 at the end of the second and third quarters, with the winners of...2020
  • • Watch: Trae Young emotional upon learning All-Star news
    Being named to your first All-Star team is a huge honor, and that was not lost on Trae Young. The Atlanta Hawks guard on Thursday night learned that he had made his first career NBA All-Star team. Young was emotional, as video shared by his teammate, Brandon Goodwin, showed. Young, who is in his second NBA season, is averaging 29.2 points, 8.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game for Atlanta this seaso...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Matinee matchup with the Blues
    Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Let’s see if the Avs can build on Thursday’s dominant win In what is the penultimate game before the NHL ceases operation for nearly a dozen days for the annual All-Star break, the Colorado Avalanche will look to build on a dominant performance in a 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday evening by welcoming the defending Cup champs St. Louis Blues....2020
  • • Game #49 Preview: The Devils come back to Columbus
    Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports Can the Jackets keep their streak alive? New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue JacketsSaturday, January 18, 2020 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena, Columbus, OHTV: Fox Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s blog: All About the Jersey New Jersey Devils, 17-23-7, 41 points, 8th Metro, 14th East@Columbus Blue Jackets, 24-16-8, 56 points, 5th Metro, 8th East Well, the Jackets ...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: All-Star Jerseys Revealed
    https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/1214956302658670592 Keep voting for Cale! All-Star Jerseys Revealed View this post on Instagram Nate will look great in these #NHLAllStar jerseys, but #NateNeedsCale to wear them, too! NHL.com/vote #GoAvsGo A post shared by Colorado Avalanche (@coloradoavalanche) on Jan 8, 2020 at 9:08am PST The NHL released images of the...2020

All-Star Game kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother

  • • US Lacrosse Announces National Lacrosse Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020
    CoachesEventsOfficialsPlayersPress ReleaseThe National Lacrosse Hall of Fame announces the addition of eight new inductees as the Class of 2020. The 2020 inductees are: Rob Bordley, Roy Condon, John Desko, Ericka Leslie, Lisa Griswold Lindley, Laura Harmon Schuman, Joe Seivold, and Amy Appelt Slade.  The newest members will be officially inducted in a ceremony on Saturday, October 17, at The Grand...2020
  • • Despite recent feud, Giannis Antetokounmpo pays James Harden a big compliment
    Giannis Antetokounmpo has been tasked with defending some of the most explosive players in the NBA, and you may be surprised to learn which opponent he considers the most challenging to cover. Antetokounmpo and his girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, held a Q&A on Instagram live this week, and one fan asked who is the hardest player to guard in the NBA.  Giannis thought for a while before giving th...2020
  • • Watch: Steph Curry was so hyped about the All-Star Game
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  • • LeBron James explains why he chose for his All-Star team to wear No. 2
    There will be numerous tributes to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at the NBA All-Star Game this month, and one of them involves the jersey numbers each team will wear. LeBron James was given the choice of whether he wanted his team to wear No. 2 or No. 24, and he had a great reason for choosing No. 2. Gianna Bryant wore No. 2 for her youth basketball teams, and LeBron was asked on Monday why ...2020
  • • Jeanie Buss pays tribute to Kobe Bryant in emotional Instagram post
    Jeanie Buss and Kobe Bryant forged a strong bond over the years, and the Los Angeles Lakers co-owner and CEO has expressed her thoughts on the NBA legend’s tragic death for the first time publicly in an emotional Instagram post. Buss shared a photo in the post of herself along with some members of the Bryant family from a trip to the 2016 NBA All-Star Game. She opened her words with, “I don’t know...2020
  • • Vanessa Bryant posts heartbreaking photo of Gianna and Kobe
    Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, has in large part been a private person behind the scenes. The mother of four lost her rock of two decades and her teenage daughter in Sunday’s helicopter accident in Southern California. It goes without saying that the sports world and broader United States has been thinking a lot about Vanessa. We can scarcely imagine what she’s going through on the heels of that un...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: What to do during the bye week
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  • • John Kelly tosses to Dan Kelly's Intro to the 1970 All-Star Game
    50 years ago marked the first All-Star Game in St. Louis. "Let's take a look back and join the host of the broadcast, the voice of the St. Louis Blues, my father the great Dan Kelly." - John Kelly...2020
  • • The Hockey News at the All-Star Game: Jaccob Slavin on fatherhood, Rod Langway Award recognition
    Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin spoke at All-Star Game media day about becoming a father, Tim Tebow's influence as an athlete and finishing first in voting for the Rod Langway Award in the PHWA's mid-season poll. The post The Hockey News at the All-Star Game: Jaccob Slavin on fatherhood, Rod Langway Award recognition appeared first on TheHockeyNews....2020
  • • Game #49 Preview: The Devils come back to Columbus
    2020

Top All-Star Game news

  • • NBA All-Star Game MVP award named for Kobe
    The NBA has named the All-Star Game MVP award for the late Kobe Bryant, an 18-time All-Star who won a record-tying four All-Star Game MVP awards, commissioner Adam Silver announced Saturday....2020
  • • NBA renames All-Star Game MVP Award after Kobe Bryant
    Adam Silver made an emotional announcement Saturday in honor of an NBA legend...2020
  • • NBA changes ASG format, adds Kobe tribute
    The NBA announced major changes to the All-Star Game format, turning every quarter into a mini-game for charity before an untimed final quarter with a target score that will decide which team wins....2020
  • • 2020 NBA All-Star Game: Jennifer Hudson honors Kobe Bryant with emotional rendition of 'For All We Know'
    A montage of Kobe Bryant played in the background while Hudson sang...2020
  • • Anthony Davis Hits All-Star Game-Winner for Team LeBron
    In what was arguably the most competitive and exciting All-Star Game ever, Anthony Davis and LeBron James shined in delivering the win for Team LeBron, 157-155....2020
  • • How the 2020 NBA All-Star Game format beautifully emulated what Kobe Bryant was about as a player
    The NBA's best did everything they could to honor the Lakers legend on Sunday night...2020
  • • Running Diary: 2020 All-Star Game
    Below is a running diary of the 2020 All-Star Game, taking you through game day from start to finish....2020
  • • NBA All-Star Game format changed to honor Kobe Bryant, including reset scores, untimed fourth quarter
    2020
  • • Kawhi lights out from beyond arc to claim MVP
    The 2020 All-Star Game saw Kawhi Leonard win the first-ever Kobe Bryant MVP award, and saw both teams honor the late Los Angeles Lakers legend in the most fitting fashion possible: by playing hard to the very last second....2020
  • • NBA Alters All-Star Game Format, Adds Kobe Tribute
    The NBA will completely alter the format of the upcoming All-Star game, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports, resetting the game score to zero after the second and third quarters, to create the equivalent to three “mini-games”. The winner of each mini-game will be awarded $100,000 for its preassigned Chicago area charity. In the […] The post NBA Alters All-Star Game Forma...2020
  • • Magic leads tributes to Kobe at All-Star Game
    Sunday's All-Star Game was all about remembering Kobe Bryant. Magic Johnson gave a pregame speech at center court, Jennifer Hudson performed "For All We Know (We May Meet Again)" and Common rapped, "Even in the darkest times, you'll feel Kobe's light."...2020
  • • Perron selected to 2020 All-Star Game
    The NHL announced David Perron was selected to the 2020 All-Star Game after winning the Last Men In vote for the Central Division....2020
  • • Zach Misses Out on All-Star Game
    Wait 'til next year?...2020
  • • LeBron James' 2020 All-Star Game jersey sells for record $630K at auction
    The money will be donated to the Mamba On Three Fund and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation...2020

All-Star Game schedule, game

  • • Report: NBA, NBPA forging ahead with March All-Star Game in Atlanta
    The NBA and NBPA are reportedly nearing an agreement to push through with an All-Star Game on March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If the agreement is finalized, the condensed proceedings will only have a Eastern vs. Western Conference matchup along with skills competitions as part of a single-night event. The […] The post Report: NBA, NBPA forging ahe...2021
  • NBA, players' union nearing deal for March 7 All-Star Game
    • NBA, players' union nearing deal for March 7 All-Star Game
    The NBA currently has a mid-season break scheduled for March 5-10, allowing the All-Star Game to be scheduled during that small window without disrupting the season....2021
  • • NASCAR: How did Bubba Wallace do in the NFL Pro Bowl?
    The NFC squad won the virtual 2021 NFL Pro Bowl on Madden NFL 21, and NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace was a big part of it. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL made the decision to scrap the traditional Pro Bowl from the schedule several months ago. That annual all-star game would have […] NASCAR: How did Bubba Wallace do in the NFL Pro Bowl? - Beyond the Flag - Beyond the Flag -...2021
  • Could NBA hold All-Star Game in March?
    • Could NBA hold All-Star Game in March?
    Despite the NBA running a pandemic-shortened campaign, the league scheduled a midseason break for March 5-10....2021
  • • NBA postpones 2021 All-Star Game, announces Indianapolis will host event in 2024
    Removing the All-Star break will give the league more schedule flexibility...2020
  • • NBA cancels 2021 All-Star Game, announces Indianapolis will host event in 2024
    Removing the All-Star break will give the league more schedule flexibility...2020
  • • How Cale Makar’s ELC bonuses could impact the salary cap for the Colorado Avalanche
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  • NBA All-Star game, weekend could be casualty of reduced schedule
    • NBA All-Star game, weekend could be casualty of reduced schedule
    The league is trying to shrink the schedule to get back on schedule for the 2021-22 season....2020
  • No All-Star Game, but two-week break in NBA season possible
    • No All-Star Game, but two-week break in NBA season possible
    It's about letting the players rest and recover during a condensed schedule....2020
  • NBA All-Star Game could be casualty of reduced schedule
    • NBA All-Star Game could be casualty of reduced schedule
    The league is trying to shrink the schedule to get back on schedule for the 2021-22 season....2020

All-Star Game rumors, scandals

  • • Grizzlies PG Ja Morant shamelessly promotes himself for 2021 NBA All-Star Game
    After a strong first season that saw him win the Rookie of the Year Award, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has set his sights on bigger goals this year, and he wants people to know exactly what it is. All-Star 12 👀#JaMorant #NBAAllStar — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) January 28, 2021 With the NBA and […] The post Grizzlies PG Ja Morant shamelessly promotes himself for 2021 NBA All-Sta...2021
  • • Building a Better Broadcast
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  • • Kevin Durant admits he, Kyrie Irving “solidified” they were joining forces at All-Star Game
    2020
  • • 2020 NBA All-Star Game: Trae Young's halfcourt shot beats buzzer at halftime, sends Team Giannis into a frenzy
    Young's shot brought all of Team Giannis off the bench to celebrate...2020
  • Trae Young sinks half-court buzzer beater in NBA All-Star game (video)
    • Trae Young sinks half-court buzzer beater in NBA All-Star game (video)
    Trae Young told Luka Doncic to pull up from half court just before halftime of Rising Stars....2020
  • • Suns' Devin Booker on All-Star snub: 'The NBA is different'
    After the NBA All-Star Game starters and reserves were announced, some glaring omissions from the roster were obvious. Among them was Suns guard Devin Booker, in the midst of a season where he is averaging 27.1 points on 51 percent shooting, both career-bests. “It was always a goal of mine, but it just reproves the point that the NBA is different from the game I fell in love with at the beginning ...2020
  • • Mavs star Luka Doncic expected to miss around two weeks with ankle injury
    Luka Doncic sustained a right ankle injury in practice on Thursday, and the Dallas Mavericks star is expected to miss some time. Doncic underwent an MRI on Friday that revealed he sustained a moderate sprain, which is a similar injury to the one that forced him to miss four games last month.  Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News was told by a source that Doncic will likely be sidelined for aro...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: Nathan MacKinnon completes his All-Star duties
    Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images The break is almost over! There is light at the end of the tunnel. The Colorado Avalanche return to practice tomorrow and will travel to Philadelphia for their first game after the break on February 1st. From All-Star weekend, Nathan MacKinnon participated in the fastest skater competition in the video below but did not beat Connor McDavid — that h...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: The ferocity of Nathan MacKinnon
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s hump day! Another day of practice is ahead as the Colorado Avalanche continue their homestand before the all-star break and bye week. Nathan MacKinnon’s competitive nature drives him in many areas outside his hockey career including his commitment to becoming a better golfer. Nathan Mackinnon (@Mackinnon9) is an ANIMAL. @NHLdotcom with the ...2020

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