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 manager meetings. The NBA is considering changing the All-Star Game format from the current Player Draft to Eastern vs. Western conference, among other concepts, sources tell me and @MikeVorkunov. Team Giannis, led by Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, downed Team LeBron 185-174 to win the 2023 NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City.

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Letters to Sports: Mick Cronin needs to show accountability for UCLA’s woes
1 month ago

Letters to Sports: Mick Cronin needs to show accountability for UCLA’s woes

LA Times  

The NBA All-Star weekend should be named the “NBA Circus.” It was a three-ring affair with three games being played with Old Stars, New Stars, Rising Stars. Wayne Muramatsu Cerritos The NBA All-Star weekend predictably turned out to be a No-Star dud. Bob Goldstone Corona del Mar I know, I just know, that you will get letters criticizing LeBron James …

Did NBA fans like the new All-Star Game format? Our readers weigh in
1 month, 1 week ago

Did NBA fans like the new All-Star Game format? Our readers weigh in

New York Times  

Draymond Green’s criticism of this year’s NBA All-Star Game had fans reminiscing about the classic East-West battles of the past or brainstorming ways to revive the competition. 28.70% It was worse 25.70% About the same 13.10% These mixed but largely negative results align with growing concerns from players and analysts, including Green, about the All-Star Game’s declining appeal. Fan opinions …

NBA All-Star weekend's new format gets mixed reviews
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA All-Star weekend's new format gets mixed reviews

China Daily  

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr of the Memphis Grizzlies and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons during the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Sunday. The NBA's All-Star Game mini-tournament is now complete, Shaq's OGs getting the win in the four-team, three-game event where the first …

NBA: Curry, Tatum shine as ‘Team Shaq’ romps to All-Star win
1 month, 1 week 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 gets a radical makeover – Here's what's new!
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA All-Star game gets a radical makeover – Here's what's new!

India Today  

A True All-Star Showdown. Instead, there are four newly named teams: Shaq’s OGs Kenny’s Young Stars Chuck’s Global Stars Candace’s Rising Stars These teams are named after TNT analysts and basketball legends Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Candace Parker. “I think that’s probably why they put this type of format in—to create that sense of pride and not …

NBA All-Star Game format change a move toward relevancy or just another gimmick?
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1 month, 1 week ago

NBA All-Star Game format change a move toward relevancy or just another gimmick?

LA Times  

This year’s NBA All-Star Game was an end, the final All-Star Game aired on TNT before the league switches television partners. Harden said the game has taken a noticeable dip in competitiveness and he “really didn’t like” the new format. I think that was a big part of it.” Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving scores past San Antonio Spurs center …

Draymond Green says the NBA All-Star Game format stinks. Do you agree?
1 month, 1 week ago

Draymond Green says the NBA All-Star Game format stinks. Do you agree?

New York Times  

The NBA All-Star Game debuted a new four-team format on Sunday that received immediate criticism. All-Star teams drafted by NBA on TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith competed alongside Friday night’s Rising Stars winner as the NBA once again attempted to inject life into the All-Star Game with a radical overhaul of its format. Yet Draymond Green …

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — This will be an actual All-Star matchup. They’re going up against this group of first- and second-year players that earned their way into the All-Star mix by winning Friday’s Rising Stars competition: San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Utah’s Keyonte George, Phoenix’s Ryan Dunn, Memphis teammates Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells, Golden State’s Trayce Jackson-Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers’ …

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, …

The big question going into NBA All-Star weekend: Will the new format work? There is some skepticism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The big question going into NBA All-Star weekend: Will the new format work? There is some skepticism

Associated Press  

Red Auerbach once got ejected from an All-Star Game for arguing a call. The NBA thinks players don’t want to go to a 48-minute All-Star Game and play hard for a full game. “I don’t know if everyone understands how this is going to go,” said Miami’s Tyler Herro, who’ll make his All-Star debut this weekend. And the Rising Stars …

NBA All-Star 2025: Times, details, how to watch the weekend’s events
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA All-Star 2025: Times, details, how to watch the weekend’s events

Associated Press  

All-Star weekend goes to San Francisco this year for the NBA’s annual midseason showcase. Here’s the rundown : Friday — All-Star celebrity game, 7 p.m. ; Rising Stars competition, 9 p.m. Saturday — NBA All-Star practice, 2 p.m. ; NBA HBCU Classic, 5 p.m. ; All-Star Saturday Night, 8 p.m. Sunday — NBA All-Star Game, 8 p.m. Who are the …

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 …

How the All-Star Game works: A breakdown of the NBA’s new format
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How the All-Star Game works: A breakdown of the NBA’s new format

Associated Press  

The NBA All-Stars have been selected. They’ll pick from this pool of players: — LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers — Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics — Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and …

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

NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says
2 months ago

NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says

Associated Press  

PARIS — The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. “We are looking very closely to see if there’s an opportunity to professionalize the game to another level here, to create a larger commercial opportunity,” Silver said. And ultimately, that’s …

NBA All-Star Game: Giannis and Jokic lead voting, LeBron James well behind
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA All-Star Game: Giannis and Jokic lead voting, LeBron James well behind

The Hindu  

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic set the pace in the first fan voting returns for next month’s NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday. MORE FROM NBA 2024-25 ROUNDUP: Steph Curry, LeBron James guide respective teams to wins Greek star Antetokounmpo paced the overall balloting first report with 1,710,630 votes to lead Eastern Conference …

Antetokounmpo, Jokic and James among early NBA All-Star leading vote-getters
2 months, 3 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 …

LeBron James discusses uptick in 3s, changes to All-Star Game format and becoming NBA minutes leader
3 months ago

LeBron James discusses uptick in 3s, changes to All-Star Game format and becoming NBA minutes leader

New York Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said the discourse around the state of the NBA should extend beyond the new polarizing All-Star Game format. So it’s a bigger conversation than just the All-Star Game.” James acknowledged that “something had to change” with the All-Star Game given the fan and media reaction to it in recent seasons. “I …

NBA All-Star Game to have mini-tournament format in 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

NBA All-Star Game to have mini-tournament format in 2025

The Hindu  

The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new mini-tournament format in 2025 with Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith drafting all-star squads to join the Rising Stars game winner. Next year’s NBA All-Star Game will be staged on February 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The squad will be known as Team Candace for Women’s NBA legend Candace …

As NBA rolls out new All-Star format, the stars taking a wait-and-see approach
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Why is the NBA All-Star Game format changing again? To boost competition — and intrigue
3 months, 1 week ago

Why is the NBA All-Star Game format changing again? To boost competition — and intrigue

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — As expected, the upcoming NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco will be a mini-tournament of three teams composed of the top 24 players in the league and the team that wins the Rising Stars Challenge. “And so we went back to the drawing board with the players association, again, talking directly to players and said, ‘Let’s come …

Kevin Durant slams NBA’s new All-Star Game format minutes after it’s announced
3 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant slams NBA’s new All-Star Game format minutes after it’s announced

CNN  

CNN — “I hate it.” That was one player’s reaction to the NBA’s new format for the league’s annual All-Star Game. The NBA and NBPA announced today a new format for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in the San Francisco Bay Area. The #NBAAllStar Game has a new tournament-style format 👀 Shaq, Chuck, Kenny, and Candace Parker will serve as …

The NBA can tinker with the All-Star Game all it wants, but there’s only one fix
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The NBA can tinker with the All-Star Game all it wants, but there’s only one fix

New York Times  

Since the NBA is considering altering the format of the All-Star Game, I have some ideas. The lure of the All-Star Game isn’t simply to see the best players. Just seeing the stars on the court together isn’t enough in the modern era to make the NBA All-Star Game compelling. You just don’t get the 10 best players of any …

NBA All-Star Game’s likely tourney format could feature top coaches in East, West: Sources
4 months ago

NBA All-Star Game’s likely tourney format could feature top coaches in East, West: Sources

New York Times  

The coaching staffs from the top two teams in the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences could direct the four groups of All-Stars in a new tournament competition being considered for the league’s annual midseason classic in San Francisco, two team officials told The Athletic Thursday. A four-team tournament setting is likely, multiple league sources said, with three teams of eight …

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say
4 months, 1 week ago

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years, two people with knowledge of the plan said Friday. Typically, the coaching staffs from the teams leading the Eastern and Western Conferences are invited to coach the All-Star Game — but now, with …

NBA considering tournament-style format for 2025 All-Star Game: Sources
4 months, 1 week ago

NBA considering tournament-style format for 2025 All-Star Game: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA is strongly considering changing its 2025 All-Star Game to a tournament style format that would pit groups of All-Stars against one another, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Adam Silver told The Athletic earlier this month that the NBA was considering changing its All-Star Game format again and that he had talked to Golden State Warriors …

NBA Considering Major Format Changes for 2024 All-Star Game in San Francisco
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Considering Major Format Changes for 2024 All-Star Game in San Francisco

Associated Press  

The NBA is considering changes to the format of the All-Star Game, including getting away from the traditional four-quarter format. Commissioner Adam Silver has stated that the league is looking at alternative formats to make the game more competitive and entertaining for fans. The league has also expressed interest in expanding to two cities in the future, but nothing is …

Stephen Curry consults with NBA to change All-Star format for San Francisco game
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Curry consults with NBA to change All-Star format for San Francisco game

New York Times  

MEXICO CITY — After another dud of an All-Star Game, the NBA is again considering a new format to be implemented for this season’s exhibition in San Francisco — with input from Stephen Curry. “We’re looking at different formats for this year’s All-Star Game,” league commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday, ahead of the NBA’s Global Games series in Mexico City …

Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs
11 months, 1 week ago

Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs

Al Jazeera  

Can anyone best Boston, is this the Knickerbockers’ year and what impact will Joel Embiid have on the East postseason? In the absence of key forward Julius Randle – out for the playoffs with season-ending shoulder surgery – Brunson’s regular season scoring average – 28.7 points per game – is almost as much as his next two teammates combined in …

Analysis: All-NBA will be more like an All-World team this season, once again
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: All-NBA will be more like an All-World team this season, once again

Associated Press  

The voting hasn’t taken place yet, though it’s fairly obvious that Denver’s Nikola Jokic will be the NBA’s MVP this season and therefore extend the record streak to six consecutive years in which a foreign-born player wins that trophy. Unless New York’s Jalen Brunson averages at least 101 points per game this week, which seems unlikely, the scoring champion will …

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James points out the NBA’s college basketball problem
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James points out the NBA’s college basketball problem

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, coming to you on the way back from one of the best Lakers’ road trips in recent memory. That’s what we all love.” Currently, WNBA rules allow for graduating college seniors or anyone turning 22 during the “calendar year” in which the draft is held. Multiple league …

How can the NBA fix the All-Star Game? Our writers share their ideas
1 year, 1 month ago

How can the NBA fix the All-Star Game? Our writers share their ideas

New York Times  

Another NBA All-Star Game has come and gone, and it was once again an uninspiring Sunday night. The Athletic asked members of its NBA staff one question: “What can be done to fix the All-Star Game?” Here’s what some of them said: Joe Vardon, senior writer: Combine the In-Season Tournament and All-Star Weekend. GO DEEPER Saving the All-Star Game; scouting …

NBA All-Star Game again sees tons of points, lack of defense despite call for better competition
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA All-Star Game again sees tons of points, lack of defense despite call for better competition

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first half of …

No defense for what NBA All-Stars intentionally did to the record books
1 year, 1 month ago

No defense for what NBA All-Stars intentionally did to the record books

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Here’s the worst part about the East All-Stars making the wrong kind of history Sunday night: It was by design. As the New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson shared afterward, the East players talked about hitting the unprecedented 200-point mark at halftime when they led 104-89. “Team meeting, and the way we played in the first half … we …

Commentary: Players know the NBA All-Star Game might be too broken to fix
1 year, 1 month ago

Commentary: Players know the NBA All-Star Game might be too broken to fix

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis, right, controls the ball in front of Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Following the highest-scoring All-Star Game in the league’s history, the NBA’s signature in-season event again feels at a crossroads as attempts to make Sunday’s closing event more competitive fell flat. “It’s an All-Star Game,” Anthony …

Lakers star Anthony Davis says he’s willing to play in Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers star Anthony Davis says he’s willing to play in Olympics

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, holding his son Jayce as he answers a question during All-Star Game media day, told reporters Saturday that he’s willing to play for the U.S. in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Lakers forward Anthony Davis made it clear Saturday at the All-Star Game media day that if his country asks, he will play for the U.S. at …

NBA All Star 2024: West, East starters; reserves list, game format, when and where to watch?
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA All Star 2024: West, East starters; reserves list, game format, when and where to watch?

The Hindu  

The festivities of the NBA All-Star Weekend are underway as the best of the league gear up for the flagship event at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home of Indiana Pacers, on Sunday. Take a look back at the top plays from 2017's NBA All-Star East vs. West battle 🌟#NBAAllStar 2024: Sunday, 2/18 on TNT pic.twitter.com/pxxC6m8voK — NBA February …

Hollinger: NBA All-Star Game seems to have its own games-played threshold
1 year, 1 month ago

Hollinger: NBA All-Star Game seems to have its own games-played threshold

New York Times  

For the first time in NBA history, a player has been mathematically eliminated from the MVP race. However, Randle has been one of the league’s elite minutes sponges over the last several seasons, while Butler hasn’t played more than 65 games in a season since he was a Chicago Bull. • The Golden State Warriors visited the Grizzlies on Friday, …

NBA All-Star Weekend participants tracker: Wembanyama, Edwards, Haliburton in skills challenge
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA All-Star Weekend participants tracker: Wembanyama, Edwards, Haliburton in skills challenge

New York Times  

NBA All-Star Weekend will unfold Feb. 16-18 in Indianapolis. The Rising Stars game will tip off that Friday, followed by the skills challenge, 3-point contest, slam dunk contest and a new 3-point challenge featuring Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu on Saturday night. The 2024 #KiaSkills field: ⭐️ Team Top Picks ⭐️ Team All-Stars ⭐️ Team Pacers pic.twitter.com/IKgv4zLUcF — NBA TV …

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 Game 2024: Our voters’ picks for East and West starters
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA All-Star Game 2024: Our voters’ picks for East and West starters

New York Times  

Starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game were revealed on TNT’s “NBA Tip-Off” show. They are: East backcourt: Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard East frontcourt: Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum West backcourt: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncić West frontcourt: Nikola Jokić, Kevin Durant, LeBron James Antetokounmpo and James will serve as team captains, a more ceremonial role than in recent years. …

NBA All-Star starters announced: LeBron James, Tyrese Haliburton highlight lineups
1 year, 2 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 …

NBA All-Star Game returning to East vs. West format in 2024
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA All-Star Game returning to East vs. West format in 2024

New York Times  

The NBA All-Star Game is returning to its old format pitting the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference this season, the league announced Wednesday. What Adam Silver said about the change When asked Wednesday afternoon in Indianapolis why the league changed the format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said “it felt like it was time.” “I said earlier in keeping with …

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets heads into the 2023-24 NBA season as defending champion but not necessarily the title favorites after the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns all upgraded their rosters via blockbuster offseason acquisitions. The Nuggets brings back the same starting five that delivered the franchise its first championship last season, led again by the tandem of Finals MVP …

NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NBA took steps Wednesday to try to ensure that its star players appear in more games, particularly nationally televised matchups and the in-season tournament that is being added this year. The league’s board of governors approved a new player participation policy that will take effect for this upcoming season, replacing the player resting policy that was …

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Joel Embiid’s next step is playoff success
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 2023: Joel Embiid’s next step is playoff success

New York Times  

My guess is two of the players about whom I’m going to get the most pushback in terms of what slot they’re in are Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid, especially given both having seasons that will place them in the top five, and in Embiid’s case, possibly at the top of the MVP voting. GO DEEPER NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers …

Commentary: NBA has a problem: The All-Star Game is not much of a game
2 years, 1 month ago

Commentary: NBA has a problem: The All-Star Game is not much of a game

LA Times  

Team LeBron forward Paul George easily glides to the basket for a dunk during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Salt Lake City. “Embarrassing.” All-Star weekend, one of the NBA’s marquee showcases alongside Christmas Day and the playoffs, was once again an emotionless mess — the best players in the NBA allowing one another to either score on unchecked …

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