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Recent NBA All-Star Game news, rumors
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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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• Kings' De'Aaron Fox says holding NBA All-Star Game this year is 'stupid' due to COVID-19 concerns
Fox said he would play if selected, however, because the fine for skipping the game is 'hefty'...2021
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• Kevin Durant leads LeBron James in voting for the NBA All-Star Game
Brooklyn Nets striker, Kevin DurantAnd Los Angeles Lakers striker, LeBron James, Led the first round of fan vote for this......2021
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• 2021 NBA All-Star Game voting: Kevin Durant collects most votes after first returns; LeBron James leads West
The first returns of fan voting have many of the usual names, with some newcomers joining the list...2021
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• Kevin Durant, LeBron James lead NBA All-Star Game first batch of votes
With the 2021 NBA All-Star Game just around the corner, the votes for the best players in the league right now are pouring in. Leading the overall vote count so far are two very familiar players. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James leads all frontcourt candidates in the West with 2,288,676 votes after the first […] The post Kevin Durant, LeBron James lead NBA All-Star Game first batch of...2021
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![De'Aaron Fox gets 'brutally honest' about NBA All-Star Game: 'I think it's stupid']()
• De'Aaron Fox gets 'brutally honest' about NBA All-Star Game: 'I think it's stupid'The NBA is moving closer to reaching a deal with the players' union for the All-Star Game to be played in March, but some players have made it clear they don't support the idea....2021 -
• Jaylen Brown has earned the right to start the NBA All-Star Game
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is fully expected to be named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. Enjoying easily his best season since entering the league in 2016, Brown is among the Eastern Conference’s premier players. In fact, Brown has earned the right to start the All-Star Game, reportedly set to […] The post Jaylen Brown has earned the right to start the NBA All-Star G...2021
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• Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard, Paul George react to loss to Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Nets
On Tuesday, a report came out stating the NBA and NBPA are progressing toward a deal to hold the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on March 7. That same night, everyone witnessed a mini All-Star Game when Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets hosted Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the Los Angeles […] The post Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard, Paul George react to loss to Kevin Dura...2021
NBA All-Star Game injury and suspension
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• 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
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• 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
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• Did Giannis Antetokounmpo intentionally hit James Harden with a cheap shot elbow?
Giannis Antetokounmpo has repeatedly taken shots at James Harden, and now some are wondering whether the Greek Freak hit Harden with a cheap shot on purpose. Video has surfaced from Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game that shows Giannis catching Harden with an elbow under the basket. My usual inclination would be to say it was inadvertent, or maybe just something that happened in the heat of the mome...2020
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• Damian Lillard pulls out of All-Star Game due to groin injury
Damian Lillard will not be participating in Saturday’s three-point contest or Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game after suffering a groin injury on Wednesday night. Lillard hurt his groin toward the end of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 111-104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Lillard went to the locker room after the play. Blazers coach Terry Stotts confirmed after the game that Lillard suffered a groin injury...2020
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• Joel Embiid: ‘I Expect to Be Back By Next Week’Joel Embiid has missed five games in a row due to left knee tendinitis, but says he should be back soon. Embiid adds that he is “focused on long-term preservation.” The big fella insists the injury has nothing to do with playing in the NBA All-Star Game last month. Per Philly.com: “I expect to be […] The post Joel Embiid: ‘I Expect to Be Back By Next Week’ appeared fi...2019 -
• Joel Embiid out at least a week with left knee soreness
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will be out for at least a week as he rehabilitates left knee soreness, the team announced Wednesday. This is a new injury, as Embiid was a full participant in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte on Feb. 17. In that game, he played 23 minutes, scoring 10 points and hauling in 12 rebounds. Embiid has been playing at an incredibly high level this season...2019
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• 2019 NBA All-Star Game: Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki added to rosters; D'Angelo Russell replaces injured Victor Oladipo
D'Angelo Russell is an injury replacement for Victor Oladipo, who suffered a ruptured quad tendon last month...2019
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• D'Angelo Russell replaces Victor Oladipo in All-Star Game
The NBA has named Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell as the replacement player for Victor Oladipo in the 2019 All-Star Game. #NBAAllStar @BrooklynNets guard @Dloading has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured @Pacers guard @VicOladipo in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/hmCGBgl3Ey — 2019 NBA All-Star (@NBAAllStar) February 1, 2019 Oladipo, of course, is not pla...2019
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• Cousins cracked funny joke to Davis after rib injury
Anthony Davis left Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers after suffering a rib injury in the first half, but he later returned after X-rays were negative. Had he remained out of the game, it may have cost him an Achilles tendon.After he led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 121-116 win with a game-high 41 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and three steals, Davis revealed a funny exchan...2018
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• Anthony Davis starts All-Star Game wearing DeMarcus Cousins’ jersey
Anthony Davis started the NBA All-Star Game wearing the jersey of injured Pelicans teammate DeMarcus Cousins.Cousins was selected to play in his fourth consecutive All-Star Game. However, he was unable to take part due to injury. Late last month, during a game between the Pelicans and Rockets, Cousins suffered a torn Achilles, bringing his season to an abrupt end.Cousins was in attendance at Stapl...2018
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NBA All-Star Game trade, contract, salary rumors
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![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 GameBack 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 -
• 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
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• LeBron James’ 2020 All-Star Game jersey sells for record $630K at auction
The jersey worn by LeBron James during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game shattered a modern-era auction record when it sold for $630K on Thursday night. Darren Rovell of Action Network shared the news of the record-breaking item, along with a nugget about how the $630K shattered the previous record sale price for a James jersey. The All-Star Game, held at United Center in Chicago last month, pitted Team ...2020
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• Five NBA stars playing for big contracts down the stretch
Team-wide success around the NBA can ultimately be a financial boon for individual players set to hit free agency. That’s no different with about two months remaining in the 2019-20 season. New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram is set to hit restricted free agency after earning his first All-Star appearance. He could potentially get a max deal if the youngster is able to close the seaso...2020
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• Winners and losers from 2020 NBA All-Star Game
The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago was among the most memorable in recent league history. Saturday night’s events were something else. The game itself the following night did not disappoint in any way. While the early going lacked defense and intensity, the end of the game was absolutely crazy. As the teams continued to trade shots, it became apparent that this would end up being the greates...2020
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• NBA fans roast Giannis Antetokounmpo for awful All-Star draft picks
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the NBA’s best players. If his picks for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game are any indication, he might need to be kept far away from any front-office role when he retires. The NBA held its All-Star player draft on Thursday night with Giannis and LeBron James putting on their general manager hats and building their teams for the All-Star Game. Needless...2020
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• 2020 NBA All-Star Game Draft Rosters
The 2020 NBA All-Star Game rosters were set to be revealed on Thursday night, setting the table for what promises to be an unprecedented affair. This year’s vastly revised format should breath new life into the festivities. Below are the rosters in the order that they were drafted, pick-up style, by team captains, LeBron James […] The post 2020 NBA All-Star Game Draft Rosters appeared ...2020
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• Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook highlight NBA All-Star Game reserves
Last week the NBA announced the starters for its All-Star Game in Chicago on Feb 16. We now know who the reserves will be. Some of the big names on this list likely did not deserve the pick, while other lesser-known players got their first All-Star invite. Russell Westbrook will be making his ninth career All-Star appearance and his first with the Houston Rockets. He’s averaging 26.3 points, 8.1 ...2020
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• 2020 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
The NBA has revealed the reserves for next month’s revamped All-Star Game, seven players from each conference selected for inclusion by the league’s coaches. The 14 reserves will join then 10 All-Star Game starters already selected in a pool of players that will then be drafted, pickup-game style by the two captains. This year’s captains […] The post 2020 NBA All-Star Game ...2020
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• Luka Doncic, Trae Young make history with All-Star Game selections
The starters for this season’s NBA All-Star Game were announced on Thursday. There really wasn’t too many surprises as it relates to the starting 10. However, the additions of second-year studs Luka Doncic and Trae Young among the game’s elite was pretty eye-opening. Both young stars earned starting roles in the annual exhibition game, marking the first time a pair of players under 22-years-old we...2020
NBA All-Star Game stats
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Anthony Davis wins NBA All-Star Game MVP, scores record-best 52 points
Davis destroys Wilt Chamberlain's old scoring record of 42 points...2017
NBA All-Star Game kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother
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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
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• 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
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• Chicago’s Chance the Rapper to perform at NBA All-Star Game at United Center
Chance the Rapper will get the opportunity to shine on one of basketball’s biggest stages when he performs in his hometown during halftime of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chicago’s United Center. The official Twitter account of the NBA’s midseason showcase shared the news of Chance the Rapper’s headliner status late Thursday night. Joining Chance the Rapper at the NBA’s All-Sta...2019
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• Fergie reacts to Warriors dancing to her rendition of the national anthem
Fergie’s now-infamous rendition of the national anthem from last year’s NBA All-Star Game is back in the news thanks to the Golden State Warriors. It essentially started when Fergie’s ex-husband Josh Duhamel argued that Draymond Green “owed her an apology” for visibly snickering during the anthem. The Warriors doubled down, playing and dancing to a remix of the song in the locker room. Fergie hers...2018
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• Hundreds show up to Lonzo Ball’s $199 autograph session
Lonzo Ball may not be taking part in his first ever NBA All-Star Game this weekend, but the rookie point guard and his family appear to have come up with an indirect way to profit off of the event.Last week, Ball announced that he would be hosting an autograph session at the Puente Hills Mall in City of Industry, Calif., during All-Star weekend. In true Big Baller Brand fashion, Lonzo charged $199...2018
Top NBA All-Star Game news
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• 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
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• NBA All-Star Game ditches East-West format
NBA All-Star Game ditches East-West format...2017
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• 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
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• 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
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• NBA All-Star Game format changed to honor Kobe Bryant, including reset scores, untimed fourth quarter
2020
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• NBA All-Star Game: Even Draymond Green laughed at Fergie's jazzed-up anthem
Twitter roasted Fergie's rendition of the national anthem, and even Draymond couldn't contain himself...2018
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• 2018 NBA All-Star Game: Watch Kyrie Irving assist LeBron James on winning bucket
The old teammates worked their magic one more time...2018
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• Butler stays low key during 2017 NBA All-Star Game
By Sam Smith...2017
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• Paul George to replace Demarcus Cousins on Team LeBron in 2018 NBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK -- Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins on Team LeBron in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Staples Center in Los Angeles (8 p.m. ET)....2018
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• 2020 NBA All-Star Game: Kawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant MVP Award after leading Team LeBron to victory
Leonard finished with 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists...2020
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• Fergie: Anthem 'didn't strike the intended tone'
In a statement released Monday, Fergie said her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's NBA All-Star Game "didn't strike the intended tone."...2018
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• LeBron lifts team to All-Star win, captures MVP
James scored 29 points and was selected MVP of the NBA All-Star Game for the third time after leading "Team LeBron" to a win over "Team Stephen" at Staples Center....2018
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• LeBron, Steph choose All-Star charities
LeBron James and Stephen Curry chose the charities their teams will play for in the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 18....2018
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• Goran Dragic to replace injured Kevin Love on Team LeBron in 2018 NBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK -- Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love on Team LeBron in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, to be played Sunday, Feb. 18 at Staples Center in Los Angeles (8 p.m. ET)....2018
NBA All-Star Game schedule, game
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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 scheduleThe league is trying to shrink the schedule to get back on schedule for the 2021-22 season....2020 -
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• NBA All-Star Game could be casualty of reduced scheduleThe league is trying to shrink the schedule to get back on schedule for the 2021-22 season....2020 -
• 2021 NBA All-Star Game in jeopardy due to revamped schedule for next season, per report
No final decision about the annual event has been made...2020
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• Report: NBA terminates All-Star weekend contracts for 2021
2020
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• CJ McCollum weighs in on Giannis Antetokounmpo-James Harden feud
CJ McCollum has jumped into the fray of the burgeoning Giannis Antetokounmpo-James Harden beef. The Portland Trail Blazers star did so by coming to the defense of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. The feud between the Greek Freak and the Beard — or at least the latest iteration of it — all started with Giannis shading Harden by selecting Kemba Walker over the Houston Rockets superstar in the 2020 NBA...2020
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• Anthony Davis claims he missed free throw on purpose
The way Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game in Chicago ended was anticlimactic for many, but Anthony Davis says he tried to add to the drama. Davis won the game by getting his Team LeBron to the target score of 157 points thanks to a free throw that ended the contest. However, Davis says he missed his first of two free throws on purpose to heighten the pressure. Are you buying it? If Davis really wan...2020
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• NBA All-Star Game 2020: Common introduces starting lineups with spoken-word rhymes after Chicago tribute
Common stole the show in a crowded pre-All-Star Game field...2020
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• Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler not being an All-Star starter is 'a joke'
The starters for this year's NBA All-Star Game were announced earlier this week, and not everyone is pleased with the results. While few had complaints about the five players picked to start for the West, the East was another story. Miami's Jimmy Butler, the best player on the second-best team in the East, didn’t make the cut as a starter, and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra blames the current set-up, ...2020
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• Luka Doncic, Trae Young make history with All-Star Game selections
2020
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• 2020 NBA All-Star Game starters announced: LeBron James, Giannis named captains; Trae Young gets starting nod
Giannis and LeBron are captains for the second straight year...2020
NBA All-Star Game rumors, scandals
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• 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
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• Kevin Durant admits he, Kyrie Irving “solidified” they were joining forces at All-Star Game
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• 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
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![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
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• Watch: Stephen Curry scorches teammate Klay Thompson on four-point play
Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are rivals for one night only as opposing players in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. Midway through the fourth quarter, Curry took his teammate to task on a four-point play that had the crowd buzzing. Thompson tried to get in Curry’s face on a three-point attempt, but the legendary shooter splashed it home anyway … and 1. Steph hits the 4...2019
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• George fuels speculation, says he likes playing with LeBron
Paul George isn’t doing a lot to quiet speculation that he and LeBron James are headed to the Los Angeles Lakers.TMZ Sports caught up with George, who said he has always enjoyed playing with James at the NBA All-Star Game and of course he loves his hometown.“Yeah, I’m with LeBron every All-Star. Every one of my All-Stars I’ve been teamed with LeBron,” George said at the Fortnite Celebrity Pro-Am. ...2018
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• Fergie apologizes for butchering anthem at All-Star Game
Fergie attempted to steal the spotlight by completely slowing down the National Anthem before Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, and the end result was downright embarrassing.The Black Eyed Peas star tried to hold notes way too long, and her rendition was tough to listen to, leading to her being blasted by critics for it.Fergie has since apologized, and made it clear that she missed the mark — not intend...2018
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• Kyrie Irving argues ‘not one real picture of Earth’ exists
Kyrie Irving generated buzz and invited widespread mockery by touting his Flat-Earther beliefs at the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. He later claimed the sole purpose of espousing his Flat-Earth theory was to conduct a “social experiment” of sorts.However, Irving, only a little more than a month after publicly renouncing his Flat-Earth beliefs, has returned to expressing his thoughts on the widely discre...2017
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