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INGLEWOOD — The Washington Wizards once again have multiple representatives at NBA All-Star Weekend, but no All-Stars. The organization’s goal is to eventually develop a perennial All-Star like Kevin Durant, who made the cut for the 16th time this season. Wizards wing Kyshawn George admitted on Friday that the 37-year-old is the toughest player to […] The post Wizards’ Kyshawn George drops high praise on Kevin Durant at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder head into the All-Star break 5-6 in their last 11 games. Since its historic 24-1 start, the defending champions’ adversities have piled on since losing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to an abdominal injury. After missing the first 19 games of the regular season due […] The post How Mark Daigneault kept it 100 about Thunder’s recent struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In Dennis Schroder’s first game with his new team post-trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers held the Los Angeles Clippers to just 46 points in the first half. It ended up being a blowout victory for the wine and gold that night, but the defensive effort stood out to Schroder, formerly with the Sacramento Kings. “Impressive win. […] The post Dennis Schroder’s Cavs comfortability overshadows disastrous past with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

While the 2026 free agency of LeBron James won't be as seismic as his prior editions in 2010, 2014 and 2018, it could have a sense of familiarity to it if he returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a third stint with the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2003. James left the Cavaliers in 2010, returned in 2014 and left to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. The Cavaliers and James are believed to have some level of mutual interest in joining forces again this offseason. Clevela...

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe appreciates the veteran guidance of soon-to-be 40-year-old teammate Kyle Lowry. (via NBA TV): “That’s my dawg. He just give me a lot of gems every day. Every day teaching me something, man, if it ain’t about life, on the court. He give me a pregame speech literally every game, that’s […] The post VJ Edgecombe: I’m super blessed to be around Kyle Lowry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

On Saturday, the Kia Shooting Stars competition returns after an 11-year break, and the Knicks have some dogs in the fight. The competition uses a two-round structure. In the first round, four teams compete one at a time, with 70 seconds to score points by rotating through seven designated shooting locations around the court. All […]

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LeBron James‘ future, whether with the Lakers or elsewhere, has been speculated on throughout the course of the season, and one prediction appears to be gaining traction. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, there is widespread talk about James returning to the Cavaliers for a final reunion with his hometown team. “I don’t know if LeBron […]

Draymond Green admits he regrets calling LeBron James a ‘b*tch’ during the NBA Finals and explains his apology.

Beckett dives into the Sixers’ uncanny ability to forget how to play basketball out of the halftime locker room.

The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA in Net Rating going into the All-Star break with a mark of +11.5 points per 100 possessions, but they're surprisingly followed by three Eastern Conference teams in the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. The Houston Rockets, who are ranked sixth, have had issues injuries to Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, while their halfcourt offense has struggled. The Minnesota Timberwolves have had consistency issues and are seventh, while the Denver ...

The annual Rising Stars Game will take place on Friday night

The forward, who will also take part on the dunk contest on Saturday, will replace the injured Cedric Coward.

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Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is in the process of vetting candidates for the team’s head of basketball operations role, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The list of contenders for the job includes multiple veteran executives with “proven track records” of running a team’s front office, according to MacMahon — including some who currently hold that […]

Rampant speculation suggests LeBron James could return to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a potential retirement tour.

In an interview, the Spurs' rookie and dunk contest participant explained how growing up in the deaf community made him a better player.

Brooklyn is UNRIVALED! The post Brooklyn is Unrivaled as Semifinals Head to Barclays Center appeared first on Ballislife.com .

Celtics Jayson Tatum checked an important box this week. Monday’s practice with the Celtics’ G League affiliate marked the first time Tatum has participated in a full five-on-five scrimmage with NBA and G League players during his recovery from an Achilles tear, according to Shams Charania on NBA Today. Charania said Tatum looked “great,” while […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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He’s currently averaging just 2.7 points in 7.1 minutes but has surged after OG Anunoby’s toe injury. Scouts are most enthralled by Diawara’s 7-4 wingspan on his 6-9 frame.

The eight-shooter field is stacked with star power as Knueppel, Lillard and others eye the trophy in L.A.

For two solid decades, LeBron James was a main attraction at every NBA All-Star weekend. Never begging off due to injury or exhaustion while his less-accomplished teammates luxuriated in their breaks from the regular-season grind, James dutifully appeared in every midseason showcase until 2025, when his 40-year-old body simply wouldn't allow him to play. Now 41, James will be back this weekend for the All-Star Game at Intuit Dome south of central Los Angeles, spending another Sunday in Februa...

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the All-Star break on a winning note as they took down the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. Luka Doncic didn’t suit up against his former team as he missed his fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. Doncic was seen working out before the contest, which would indicate that he is […]

Ron Harper will be center-stage at NBA All-Star weekend. He (alongside his brother Dylan) is ready for this moment.

Cavaliers James Harden did not need shots to make a statement. In his home debut, Harden attempted just four shots. He finished with 11 assists, zero complaints, and another win as the Cavaliers moved to 3-0 since acquiring him. That was the point. “Like I told them, I’ll figure it out,” Harden said. “We’ll do […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Bucks, Cam Thomas, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .