NBA: LeBron James opts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant takes Kyrie Irving as first picks for All-Star Game
4 years ago

NBA: LeBron James opts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant takes Kyrie Irving as first picks for All-Star Game

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This is the fourth year of the NBA’s playing captain format for the All-Star Game. 1 overall pick on Antetokounmpo — the NBA’s two-time reigning MVP from Milwaukee — in the draft for Sunday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta. Kevin Durant, who will not play in the All-Star Game because of injury but still is the captain for Team Durant, took Brooklyn teammate Kyrie Irving with his first pick. But for the majority of the game, we’re going to try to play the right way and come out with a win.” Durant had the first pick of the reserve round and took another Brooklyn teammate, James Harden with the opening selection there. James’ first pick among the reserves was Damian Lillard of Portland, Durant followed by taking Devin Booker of Phoenix, and James countered by selecting Ben Simmons of Philadelphia.

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NBA: Curry, Tatum shine as ‘Team Shaq’ romps to All-Star win
1 month ago

NBA: Curry, Tatum shine as ‘Team Shaq’ romps to All-Star win

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum combined for 27 points as Shaquille O’Neal’s “Team Shaq” cruised to victory in the new-look NBA All-Star game in San Francisco on Sunday. Curry, playing on his home court at Golden State’s Chase Center, reeled off a string of trademark three-pointers to help his star-studded line-up coast to a 41-25 victory over Charles Barkley’s “Team …

NBA All-Star Game 2025: New format, rosters and how we got here
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA All-Star Game 2025: New format, rosters and how we got here

New York Times  

The All-Star Game, the grand finale of the NBA’s 2025 All-Star Weekend, will bring a new format and hopefully a competitive game Sunday to San Francisco’s Chase Center. The league’s new format, a mini-tournament with four teams and three games composed of 24 of the league’s top players, is a chance to make the All-Star Game more appealing for all …

NBA All-Star 2025: Time, format, details, when and where to watch weekend event
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA All-Star 2025: Time, format, details, when and where to watch weekend event

The Hindu  

The All-Star weekend goes to San Francisco this year for the NBA’s annual midseason showcase. THE SQUADS: Team Chuck: Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, Indiana’s Pascal Siakam, Houston’s Alperen Sengun, New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns, Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, Atlanta’s Trae Young. Team Shaq: Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Dallas’ Kyrie Irving, …

NBA adds Atlanta’s Trae Young, Dallas’ Kyrie Irving to All-Star Game as injury replacements
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA adds Atlanta’s Trae Young, Dallas’ Kyrie Irving to All-Star Game as injury replacements

Associated Press  

Atlanta guard Trae Young is headed to the NBA All-Star Game after all, and Dallas guard Kyrie Irving has been picked once again as well. Young leads the NBA in assists per game by a significant margin; he entered Monday averaging 11.4, well ahead of Jokic’s 10.3 per game. Irving joins Team Shaq as Davis’ replacement, which also features Davis’ …

LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron goes No. 1 in All-Star draft, and Barkley goes for international flair with his squad

Associated Press  

LeBron James got drafted No. And while the NBA considers one day having a U.S. vs. the World format for its midseason showcase, there will be a taste of what that could be at this year’s All-Star Game as well. This year’s All-Star will be a four-team tournament: the winner of the Rising Stars competition for first- and second-year players …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reunite at All-Star Game thanks to Shaquille O’Neal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reunite at All-Star Game thanks to Shaquille O’Neal

LA Times  

LeBron James and Anthony Davis, formerly teammates on the Lakers, will play together again at the All-Star Game. And while the NBA considers one day having a U.S. vs. the World format for its midseason showcase, there will be a taste of what that could be like at this year’s All-Star Game as well. The following is a breakdown of …

Anthony Davis and James Harden selected as NBA All-Star reserves
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Davis and James Harden selected as NBA All-Star reserves

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis, left, and Clippers star James Harden. From the East: Boston’s Jaylen Brown, Indiana’s Pascal Siakam, Cleveland’s Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard — last year’s All-Star MVP — and Miami’s Tyler Herro. From the West: Wembanyama, Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, the Clippers’ James Harden, Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr., …

LeBron James, Steph Curry among starters for NBA All-Star game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James, Steph Curry among starters for NBA All-Star game

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and LeBron James were named among the starters for next month’s NBA All-Star Game on Thursday. Oklahoma City star Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers icon James were included in the Western Conference’s five starters along with Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Phoenix’s Kevin Durant and Denver’s Nikola Jokic. The Eastern Conference starters included the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and …

LeBron James continues to make history with 21st consecutive NBA All-Star selection
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James continues to make history with 21st consecutive NBA All-Star selection

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James scores against the Orlando Magic in November. James will be representing the Lakers at the NBA All-Star Game after being selected for an unprecedented 21st time on Thursday. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn’t much in the way of surprises. …

LeBron James named NBA All-Star starter for record 21st straight season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James named NBA All-Star starter for record 21st straight season

New York Times  

The East’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell, and the West’s Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James were selected as NBA All-Star starters, according to voting results announced Thursday on TNT. Meanwhile, Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball didn’t make it despite being the leading vote getter from fans among Eastern guards, and …

Antetokounmpo, Jokic and James among early NBA All-Star leading vote-getters
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Antetokounmpo, Jokic and James among early NBA All-Star leading vote-getters

Associated Press  

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and getting picked for a 21st time. The first update on All-Star voting for this season’s revised game was released Thursday, with Antetokounmpo the overall leader with about …

As NBA rolls out new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach
3 months ago

As NBA rolls out new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is the reigning NBA All-Star Game MVP, after scoring 39 points last February in the highest-scoring game the league has ever seen. The league has announced the finalized changes for the reimagined All-Star Game, turning it into a one-night tournament — the Sunday night of All-Star weekend — and following the format …

How All-NBA team selections make Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić and others richer
10 months ago

How All-NBA team selections make Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić and others richer

New York Times  

BOSTON — Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton were among the 15 NBA stars to receive all-league honors Wednesday, but their accolades come with massive financial bonuses. Dončić, who is playing in the series for the Dallas Mavericks, was named to the first team, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City, reigning NBA MVP …

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at this season’s NBA All-Star Game. Joining James in the Western Conference starting lineup: Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Dallas’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league's leader in 30-point games this season who edged perennial All-Star starter Stephen Curry of …

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

Associated Press  

LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game. Joining James in the Western Conference starting lineup: Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Dallas’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s leader in 30-point games this season who edged perennial All-Star starter Stephen Curry of Golden …

NBA All-Star starters announced: LeBron James, Tyrese Haliburton highlight lineups
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting
1 year, 2 months ago

Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday. Antetokounmpo had 2,171,812 votes to lead all Eastern Conference frontcourt players, and James had 2,008,645 votes to lead all Western Conference frontcourt players. The league is reverting to the classic East …

NBA considering change to All-Star Game format: Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA considering change to All-Star Game format: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA is considering changing the All-Star Game format from the current player draft back to Eastern versus Western Conference, among other concepts, sources briefed on discussions told The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov. Here’s what you need to know: Changes to the All-Star Game format have been a topic of discussion at recent Board of Governor and general …

LeBron Gets Irving, Giannis Lands Morant for NBA All-Star Game
2 years, 1 month ago

LeBron Gets Irving, Giannis Lands Morant for NBA All-Star Game

News 18  

LeBron James selected Kyrie Irving and Giannis Antetokounmpo landed Ja Morant for their respective lineups on Sunday ahead of the tipoff at the 72nd NBA All-Star Game. Miluwakee big man Antetokounmpo from Greece and Los Angeles Lakers playmaker James, who earlier this month became the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, were named captains after being the top vote-getters for All-Star starting …

All-Star Game preview: From LeBron James’ start, rivals saw he was off the charts
2 years, 1 month ago

All-Star Game preview: From LeBron James’ start, rivals saw he was off the charts

LA Times  

On the final day in January more than five years ago, Bam Adebayo walked past the scorer’s table and onto the court for his first on-court meeting with LeBron James. “But he like, he just told me everything about myself before I even stepped on the court.” It’s when Adebayo knew he’d experienced something people who merely watch James play …

NBA All-Star Draft last pick will be a starter
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA All-Star Draft last pick will be a starter

Daily Mail  

NBA All-Star captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will make their picks from the reserve players first with the last pick of Sunday night's draft now a starter. On Friday night New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado's drifting 3-pointer clinched a 25-20 win for Team Pau over Team Joakim in the title game of the Rising Stars event at All-Star weekend. …

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives on Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during a game on Feb. 2. Denver’s Michael Malone will coach Team LeBron while Boston’s Joe Mazzulla will coach Team Giannis. Starting in 2020, the All-Star Game format changed with the game’s winner being determined by reaching a target score, which is the leading team’s overall total after three …

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith
2 years, 1 month ago

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith

LA Times  

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving’s trade demand was met by the Nets as Brooklyn agreed to trade him to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Brooklyn Nets have met the trade demands of All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, agreeing to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, people from across the NBA not authorized to speak publicly have confirmed …

2023 NBA All-Star Game starters: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo named captains
2 years, 1 month ago

2023 NBA All-Star Game starters: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo named captains

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Five players each from the East and West were named starters for the 2023 All-Star Game, the NBA announced Thursday. All-Star Game starters East starters West starters All-Star Game coaches Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla will coach Team Giannis. — Vardon Special moments This is Mitchell’s first selection as an All-Star starter and comes in the game …

LeBron James ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most NBA All-Star selections
2 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most NBA All-Star selections

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during a win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. James was selected to the NBA All-Star Game for the 19th time, tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time mark. Only days before LeBron James surpasses one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s NBA records, he equaled another of his Lakers predecessor’s record-setting achievements. In the Western Conference, James will be …

Antetokounmpo passes Durant for East All-Star voting lead
2 years, 2 months ago

Antetokounmpo passes Durant for East All-Star voting lead

Associated Press  

PARIS — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant for the All-Star Game voting lead among Eastern Conference players, now putting him on track to be a captain for the Feb. 19 game in Salt Lake City. Durant — who was the voting leader from the East at each of the first two balloting updates this year, but has …

LeBron James, Kevin Durant lead NBA All-Star fan voting
2 years, 2 months ago

LeBron James, Kevin Durant lead NBA All-Star fan voting

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant lead their respective conferences in the first release of NBA All-Star voting by fans, with each registering more than 3.1 million votes. Trailing James in voting in the Western Conference frontcourt are Denver’s Nikola Jokic and James’ teammate, Anthony Davis. Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic of …

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum
2 years, 7 months ago

Brooklyn backs Nash after KD ultimatum

China Daily  

Kevin Durant has reportedly told the Brooklyn Nets he will leave the team unless changes are made to the club's coaching team. AFP Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant indicated that he lacks faith in the team's …

NBA: Kyrie Irving decides to exercise $37 million option to stay with the Nets, says report
2 years, 8 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving decides to exercise $37 million option to stay with the Nets, says report

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The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season for the Nets, with whom he has spent the last three seasons. Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, two people with knowledge of his decision said Monday. Irving wasn’t with the …

For Cleveland’s NBA All-Star Game, LeBron picks a powerhouse
3 years, 1 month ago

For Cleveland’s NBA All-Star Game, LeBron picks a powerhouse

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Stephen Curry couldn’t do it. “So I think we stack up just fine and I don’t know, we’ll see how it goes, but I think we’ll be just fine.” The NBA did away with the traditional East vs. West format after the 2017 All-Star Game, when the West’s 192-182 victory was so devoid of effort that the players …

Kevin Durant snubs James Harden in All-Star draft with LeBron James
3 years, 1 month 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
3 years, 1 month 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 …

NBA ASG draft: LeBron James makes Giannis Antetokounmpo first pick
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA ASG draft: LeBron James makes Giannis Antetokounmpo first pick

LA Times  

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, driving to the basket against Lakers forward Stanley Johnson during a recent game, was the first overall pick of the NBA All-Star game draft on Thursday. Durant kept passing on Harden in the NBA All-Star game draft until LeBron James had to take him Thursday with the last pick, bringing some petty comedy to the process. …

NBA: LeBron James, Kevin Durant picked as captains for All-Star Game
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA: LeBron James, Kevin Durant picked as captains for All-Star Game

Firstpost  

Durant and James were among the 10 players voted in as starters for the 20 February game at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named an NBA All-Star Game captain for the fifth-straight season on Thursday as the league revealed the starting players for the mid-season showcase in Cleveland. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin …

NBA season picks: Kevin Durant for MVP and other staff predictions for 2021-22
3 years, 5 months ago

NBA season picks: Kevin Durant for MVP and other staff predictions for 2021-22

New York Times  

Last season, we loved L.A. No, not the LA Clippers, as they’re officially known, but the Lakers, fresh off a bubble title, their 17th NBA ‘chip overall, were our preseason prediction darlings. — Alex Schiffer, The Athletic’s Nets’ beat writer Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz — 10 Joel Embiid, 76ers — 9 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks — …

Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins MVP as Team LeBron Dominates 2021 NBA All-Star Game
4 years ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins MVP as Team LeBron Dominates 2021 NBA All-Star Game

News 18  

Damian Lillard nailed a game-ending three-pointer from just inside halfcourt as LeBron James improved to 4-0 as an NBA All-Star Game captain with a 170-150 win over Team Durant on Sunday night. It makes it easier to play with them.” Antetokounmpo’s 16-for-16 game easily eclipsed the previous All-Star record of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Hal Greer, who went eight-of-eight in 1968. …

Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150
4 years ago

Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150

The Hindu  

Even in the strangest NBA All-Star Game of them all, LeBron James was still the perfect captain. Team LeBron showed off its high-flying and long-range skills during a dominating run to close out the first half, setting up a 170-150 romp over Team Durant in the league's 70th mid season showcase Sunday night. It was 3, 3, 3, 3, 3.” …

NBA All-Star Game 2021: Giannis Antetokounmpo shines in Team LeBron's win over Team Durant, named MVP
4 years ago

NBA All-Star Game 2021: Giannis Antetokounmpo shines in Team LeBron's win over Team Durant, named MVP

Firstpost  

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the game MVP after shooting 16 of 16 for 35 points. Even in the strangest NBA All-Star Game of them all, LeBron James was still the perfect captain. Team LeBron showed off its high-flying and long-range skills during a dominating run to close out the first half, setting up a 170-150 romp over Team Durant in the …

Kevin Durant out until after break, Sabonis gets All-Star spot
4 years ago

Kevin Durant out until after break, Sabonis gets All-Star spot

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant will be out through the All-Star break because of a hamstring injury, sidelining the Brooklyn Nets star from a game for which he was chosen to serve as a captain. Indiana's Domantas Sabonis was chosen by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace Durant, with Boston's Jayson Tatum elevated to the pool of starters for the March 7 game …

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

NBA: LeBron James, Kevin Durant to captain 'slap in face' All-Star Game in Atlanta
4 years, 1 month ago

NBA: LeBron James, Kevin Durant to captain 'slap in face' All-Star Game in Atlanta

Firstpost  

LeBron James and Kevin Durant were named captains for next month’s NBA All-Star Game on Thursday as the league confirmed plans for the showpiece despite an outcry from stars. “NBA All-Star in Atlanta will continue our annual tradition of celebrating the game and the greatest players in the world before a global audience,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “Ultimately it …

LeBron James, Kevin Durant named All-Star Game captains
4 years, 1 month 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 …

NBA All-Star captains: It’s LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant
4 years, 1 month ago

NBA All-Star captains: It’s LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant

Associated Press  

The voters have spoken: They wanted LeBron James of the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers to be an All-Star captain, again. James and Durant were revealed Thursday as the leading fan votegetters in the Western and Eastern Conferences for the All-Star Game, meaning they’ll be captains for the matchup in Atlanta on March 7. The other starters: Denver’s Nikola Jokic …

LeBron James calls NBA All-Star game plan ‘a slap in the face’
4 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James calls NBA All-Star game plan ‘a slap in the face’

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic are two likely All-Star selections if a game is held as expected March 7 in Atlanta. 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 star LeBron James trashed the …

LeBron James named All-NBA player for record-breaking 16th time - Sports News
4 years, 6 months ago

LeBron James named All-NBA player for record-breaking 16th time - Sports News

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo unanimously were selected to the 2019-20 All-NBA First Team, the league announced on Wednesday. Joining James and Antetokounmpo on the All-NBA First Team were Houston Rockets guard James Harden, Lakers forward-center Anthony Davis and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic. #NBAVaultpic.twitter.com/Ch4Adx8W1r — NBA History September 17, 2020 Harden and …

Brooklyn Nets names Hall of Famer Nash as head coach - Sports news
4 years, 6 months ago

Brooklyn Nets names Hall of Famer Nash as head coach - Sports news

The Hindu  

Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash has been named head coach of a Brooklyn Nets squad that will be led by the dominant Kevin Durant next season, the NBA team said on Thursday. Nash joins the Nets after spending five seasons as a player development consultant with the Golden State Warriors, where he contributed to two NBA championship teams and …

Kobe Bryant to be honoured in 2020 NBA All-Star Game
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant to be honoured in 2020 NBA All-Star Game

The Hindu  

Kobe Bryant will be honoured in the format of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Thursday. The annual All-Star Game takes place in Chicago on February 16, with the East captained by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the West led by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. And the NBA has confirmed a number of alterations to …

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard are All-Star game starters
5 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard are All-Star game starters

LA Times  

LeBron James probably knew it would happen. Los Angeles, the unofficial NBA capital this season, will be prominently featured during the 2020 All-Star game in Chicago, with James, Davis and Leonard elected as starters Thursday and with Vogel and his coaching staff clinching the All-Star sideline gig after a 128-113 victory over Brooklyn. “I don’t even like him.” It’ll be …

NBA: LeBron James opts for Kevin Durant with first pick of All-Star draft; Giannis Antetokounmpo selects Stephen Curry
6 years, 1 month ago

NBA: LeBron James opts for Kevin Durant with first pick of All-Star draft; Giannis Antetokounmpo selects Stephen Curry

Firstpost  

LeBron James opted for Golden State star Kevin Durant with the first pick of the All-Star draft on Thursday. Los Angeles: LeBron James opted for Golden State star Kevin Durant with the first pick of the All-Star draft on Thursday. Rival captain Antetokounmpo meanwhile selected Durant’s Golden State team-mate Stephen Curry with the second overall pick. All-Star Squads: Team Lebron: …

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