Clippers, Timberwolves and Knicks each have 2 players selected as All-Star Game reserves
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers, Timberwolves and Knicks each have 2 players selected as All-Star Game reserves

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also had two players selected. Stephen Curry is an All-Star for the 10th time, while the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Devin Booker of Phoenix rounded out the West reserves. Curry tied Hall of Famer Paul Arizin’s Warriors franchise record for most selections, while Davis and George — who will be returning to his original NBA home in Indiana — are All-Stars for the ninth time. Among those not selected for the game were Atlanta’s Trae Young, averaging 27 points and 10.9 assists, or the Sacramento duo of Domantas Sabonis, the NBA’s leading rebounder, or De’Aaron Fox.

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Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Anthony Davis selected as NBA All-Star reserves
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Anthony Davis selected as NBA All-Star reserves

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard plays against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Leonard is heading back to the NBA All-Star Game for the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also had two players selected. Stephen Curry is an All-Star for the 10th time, while the …

NBA All-Star starters announced: LeBron James, Tyrese Haliburton highlight lineups
11 months ago

NBA All-Star starters announced: LeBron James, Tyrese Haliburton highlight lineups

New York Times  

LeBron James was selected to make his record-20th consecutive start in an NBA All-Star Game, while hometown hero Tyrese Haliburton was picked to make his first. James will be joined in the West by Dallas guard Luka Dončić, Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver center and reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and Phoenix forward Kevin Durant — a 13-time …

Paul George named NBA All-Star reserve, but Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis left off
1 year, 10 months ago

Paul George named NBA All-Star reserve, but Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis left off

LA Times  

Clippers guard Paul George controls the ball during a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Jan. 26. NBA coaches voted Clippers wing Paul George as an All-Star, with the announcement Thursday marking the eighth selection of George’s career to the league’s midseason showcase. Eastern Conference reserves included Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday, New York’s Julius Randle, Chicago’s DeMar …

Analysis: NBA All-Star reserve voting to lead to some snubs
1 year, 10 months ago

Analysis: NBA All-Star reserve voting to lead to some snubs

Associated Press  

There’s going to be some angry people in the NBA on Thursday night. They’ll join the pool of 10 starters: the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas’ Luka Doncic, Boston’s Jayson Tatum, Brooklyn teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, Denver’s Nikola Jokic and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson. An All-Star Game …

NBA All-Star rosters won’t be picked until game night
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA All-Star rosters won’t be picked until game night

The Hindu  

The NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 19. The team captains — probably LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and either Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo or Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant — will make their picks in a live, televised pregame segment shortly before the game begins in Salt Lake City. This will be the sixth time that the league has used the …

Kevin Durant snubs James Harden in All-Star draft with LeBron James
2 years, 10 months ago

Kevin Durant snubs James Harden in All-Star draft with LeBron James

The Hindu  

The teams are set for the NBA All-Star Game on February 20 in Cleveland after stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant picked their rosters in Thursday’s draft. On the same day that the Brooklyn Nets shipped James Harden to Philadelphia 76ers in a trade deadline day blockbuster, Durant avoided picking his former Nets and Thunder team-mate. James made two-time league …

In NBA All-Star draft, Durant selects ... anyone but Harden
2 years, 10 months ago

In NBA All-Star draft, Durant selects ... anyone but Harden

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant wanted no part of James Harden on the day their partnership in Brooklyn ended. Durant kept passing on Harden in the NBA All-Star Draft until LeBron James had to take him Thursday with the last pick, bringing some petty comedy to the process. With his last selection, Durant took Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert of the …

2021 NBA All-star: Brooklyn’s James Harden and Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul Headline Reserves
3 years, 9 months ago

2021 NBA All-star: Brooklyn’s James Harden and Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul Headline Reserves

News 18  

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul lead the list of 14 players selected by the NBA’s head coaches as reserves for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. In addition to Harden, the NBA All-Star Game reserves selected from the Eastern Conference are Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and forward Jayson Tatum, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, …

LeBron James, Kevin Durant named All-Star Game captains
3 years, 10 months ago

LeBron James, Kevin Durant named All-Star Game captains

The Hindu  

LeBron James will start in the All-Star Game for the 17th consecutive time when this season’s contest is held on March 7 in Atlanta, extending his own record. RELATED | NBA all-star game to go ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic Perhaps the biggest surprise was Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard being bypassed as a starting guard. pic.twitter.com/tIWm8Avppm — #NBAAllStar February …

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