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The All-Star break is almost over. It's time for the stretch run toward the NBA playoffs

The All-Star break is almost over. It's time for the stretch run toward the NBA playoffs

Feb 17, 2025 / 7:48 am

The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers.Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors....

The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player support

The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player support

Feb 17, 2025 / 3:01 am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year's Paris Olympics when he led...

The All-Star verdicts are in, and the player reaction to the mini-tournament is mixed

The All-Star verdicts are in, and the player reaction to the mini-tournament is mixed

Feb 16, 2025 / 8:55 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The verdicts were mixed, as would be expected. The NBA's All-Star Game mini-tournament is now complete, Shaq's OGs getting the win in the...

Stephen Curry captures MVP honors in All-Star Game at home, leads Shaq’s OGs to victory

Stephen Curry captures MVP honors in All-Star Game at home, leads Shaq’s OGs to victory

Feb 16, 2025 / 8:13 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The final pregame introduction belonged to none other than Stephen Curry. The big MVP trophy at the end, Curry heaved that up into the...

College student Jaren Barajas beats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K

College student Jaren Barajas beats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K

Feb 16, 2025 / 7:19 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaren Barajas shoots on his backyard hoop maybe once a month these days. He's a busy 18-year-old college student now, so basketball has...

Shaq's OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the final

Shaq's OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the final

Feb 16, 2025 / 6:16 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three...

LeBron James sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year streak of starts

LeBron James sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year streak of starts

Feb 16, 2025 / 3:54 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James wanted to play in yet another All-Star Game. His left foot and ankle didn't let him. The NBA's career scoring leader...

Mavericks suspend unidentified employee after arrest of assistant coach Darrell Armstrong

Mavericks suspend unidentified employee after arrest of assistant coach Darrell Armstrong

Feb 16, 2025 / 12:19 pm

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks said Sunday they have suspended an employee they didn't identify after assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested on a...

With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight

With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight

Feb 16, 2025 / 8:08 am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green proudly rocks a Golden State Valkyries No. 25 jersey, signifying the WNBA's return to Northern California in 2025....

Victor Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving idea; the NBA DQ'ed him and Chris Paul anyway

Victor Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving idea; the NBA DQ'ed him and Chris Paul anyway

Feb 15, 2025 / 6:34 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul made history on All-Star Saturday night. The wrong type of history, that is. The San Antonio teammates...

Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith

Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith

Feb 15, 2025 / 4:48 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has a message to those Dallas Mavericks fans who are still angry, two weeks later: He feels your pain. That...

Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland

Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland

Feb 15, 2025 / 3:12 pm

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Damian Lillard's native Oakland hardly resembles the thriving sports city he has so cherished since his youth. Three major professional...

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works

Feb 15, 2025 / 2:18 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This will be an actual All-Star matchup. On one side, there's a team with 86 combined All-Star selections, $2.7 billion in on-court...

Draymond Green on the state of the NBA: It's 'boring,' the Warriors star says

Draymond Green on the state of the NBA: It's 'boring,' the Warriors star says

Feb 15, 2025 / 11:06 am

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Draymond Green had just spoken for a few minutes Saturday morning about the state of the game, about how he believes it's officiated...

Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game

Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game

Feb 15, 2025 / 10:25 am

Twenty-five years ago Vince Carter dominated the NBA's Slam Dunk competition, inspiring a new generation of Canadian basketball players. Hamilton's Shai...

Mac McClung pulls off the first NBA dunk contest three-peat

Mac McClung pulls off the first NBA dunk contest three-peat

Feb 15, 2025 / 9:01 am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is...

Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

Feb 14, 2025 / 8:19 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Congratulations, Team C. You've won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where...

Rome Flynn scores 22 points, wins MVP honors at All-Star Celebrity Game

Rome Flynn scores 22 points, wins MVP honors at All-Star Celebrity Game

Feb 14, 2025 / 6:47 pm

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rome Flynn scored 22 points, leading Team Bonds to a 66-55 over Team Rice in the All-Star celebrity game on Friday night. Flynn, the...

Stephen and Ayesha Curry are celebrating their roles as All-Star hosts in the Bay this weekend

Stephen and Ayesha Curry are celebrating their roles as All-Star hosts in the Bay this weekend

Feb 14, 2025 / 4:35 pm

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — There are parties on Stephen and Ayesha Curry's calendars this weekend. There will be celebrations, brunches, dinners, all that stuff....

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Micky Arison, 'Redeem Team' among Hall of Fame finalists

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Micky Arison, 'Redeem Team' among Hall of Fame finalists

Feb 14, 2025 / 3:45 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame. If all goes well, they might get in...

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