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NBA All-Star: Stars Survive World in OT as new All-Star format delivers drama

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Team Stars didn’t just survive the new All-Star format. They leaned into it. Barely. Team Stars edged Team World, 37–35, in overtime of the opening matchup Sunday night, with Scottie Barnes drilling the walk-off three to end it. Under the rules, overtime was first to five points. Barnes made sure it didn’t take long. The […] The post Stars Survive World in overtime as new All-Star format delivers drama appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Atlantic Notes: Diawara, Tatum, Nets Guards, Hart

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Updated Feb 16, 11:44 AM ET

Mohamed Diawara‘s emergence as a rotation player has become a surprisingly impactful story for the Knicks, and his future with the team has suddenly become an off-season priority, Stefan Bondy writes for the New York Post. Diawara, who has become an unexpectedly reliable shooter off the bench for New York, is on an expiring $1.3MM […]

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Northwest Notes: Holmgren, SGA, CP3, Murray, Jokic, Lillard

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Rockets star Kevin Durant has grown close to Thunder big man Chet Holmgren over the years because they share a similar mindset, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link). “He wants to be great,” Durant told The Oklahoman. “It’s that simple. A lot of people don’t want to be great. They don’t want to […]

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Bulls' Josh Giddey gets massive shoutout from LeBron James at All-Star Weekend

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The Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey may not be a part of the NBA’s All-Star weekend this time around. However, there is little doubt that he has been playing at an All-Star level in recent months, averaging 18.6 points, 8.8 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game in his second season in Chicago. And while he is […] The post Bulls’ Josh Giddey gets massive shoutout from LeBron James at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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LeBron James says quiet part out loud about Lakers' title chances

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Updated Feb 16, 2:37 AM ET

On Sunday, the NBA All-Star game will get underway from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with Lakers star LeBron James taking part in the festivities. James was recently made ineligible for the All-NBA team this year due to his absences from the lineup this season, but he will still be in uniform for the […] The post LeBron James says quiet part out loud about Lakers’ title chances appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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All-Star LeBron James says he still doesn't know whether his 23rd NBA season will be his last

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LeBron James still hasn't decided whether his unprecedented 23rd NBA season will be his last. The 41-year-old James again confirmed he is not on a farewell tour this season with the Los Angeles Lakers, even though he teared up during a tribute to his career in Cleveland last month. The veteran superstars were slated to play together on the “Stripes” team of American All-Stars before Curry's knee injury sidelined him, but Curry is still attending the game.

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Timberwolves Notes: Randle, DiVincenzo, Dosunmu, McDaniels

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Julius Randle was among several Timberwolves players involved in trade rumors leading up to the deadline, and the speculation — combined with the disappointment of not making the All-Star team — seemed to weigh on him in recent weeks, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “Julius is a guy who plays with his heart on […]

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Lakers News: LeBron James Addresses Future For Hopefully Final Time This Season

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Updated Feb 16, 12:32 AM ET

There has been a question mark surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ future all season as he navigates his 23rd year in the league. James’ contract with the Lakers is expiring, so he will have the ability to test free agency this offseason. That is if he even wants to continue playing though, as […]

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