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Nikola Jokic walks off stage at the All-Star Game Draft

Nikola Jokic explains his actions at end of All-Star draft

Nikola Jokic created a very awkward moment during the 2023 NBA All-Star Game Draft on Sunday night, but the Denver Nuggets star apparently did so without knowing it. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were the captains for the All-Star Game. They …

Jaylen Brown in his Celtics uniform

Jaylen Brown wants big changes to NBA All-Star Game

Add Jaylen Brown to the growing chorus of leading figures that did not enjoy the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The Boston Celtics forward had a critical assessment of Sunday’s game, calling it a “glorified layup line” and suggesting …

Russell Westbrook warms up

Russell Westbrook to join Western Conference contender

Russell Westbrook is set to join a new team. Westbrook’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday that the veteran point guard is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after finalizing a buyout agreement …

Keyon Dooling with the Grizzlies

Ex-NBA players sentenced to prison over fraud case

Two former NBA players have been sentenced to prison time over their roles in a major fraud scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice announced in a press release on Friday that Keyon Dooling has been sentenced to 30 months in prison and Alan Anderson …

Michael Malone smiling

Mike Malone has harsh comment about NBA All-Star Game

Mike Malone was not impressed by the quality of play during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Utah. Malone was the coach for Team LeBron, which lost to Team Giannis in the game 184-175. The Denver Nuggets head coach did not hide his feelings when …

LeBron James looking on

LeBron James addresses his hand injury

LeBron James does not sound too worried about the hand injury he suffered on Sunday. James injured his right hand while going up for a block attempt during the first half of the All-Star Game on Sunday night. Here's the play where LeBron James …

Charles Barkley next to Kenny Smith and Shaq

Was Charles Barkley drunk during All-Star Game draft?

Was Charles Barkley drunk while appearing on TV for TNT during the draft portion of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah? That’s what some, including one of his broadcasting partners, were wondering. TNT’s crew of …

Giannis Antetokounmpo notebook

Fans quickly decoded Giannis Antetokounmpo All-Star draft board

Eagle-eyed fans decoded at least part of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s personal All-Star draft board during Sunday night’s festivities. For the first time, the game itself was immediately preceded by a live draft with two team captains. …

DeMar DeRozan reaction

Video: DeMar DeRozan had hilarious reaction to his All-Star introduction

Sunday’s All-Star Game introductions got a little bit awkward, at least for Chicago Bulls swingman DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan was introduced with the rest of the all-stars prior to Sunday’s game in Salt Lake City, and the arena announcer …

Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing headphones

Giannis Antetokounmpo committed epic blunder during All-Star draft

Giannis Antetokounmpo committed a hilarious mistake during the draft ahead of Sunday’s All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah. Antetokounmpo and LeBron James were the captains of the two All-Star teams and conducted a draft of the reserve …

Mac McClung in a basketball uniform

Mac McClung earned big payday with Dunk Contest victory

On top of having a whole lot more fans, Mac McClung now has a whole lot more money in his bank account as well. The Philadelphia 76ers guard McClung put on an electrifying display at the Slam Dunk Contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night. In a …

Jaylen Brown in his Celtics uniform

Jaylen Brown reveals what Brad Stevens told him about trade rumors

Jaylen Brown’s name has consistently popped up in trade rumors for years, but part of the reason it does not worry him is that he has received some key reassurances. Brown said Sunday that Celtics president Brad Stevens reached out to him to …

Shaq holds a mic

Shaq has interesting take on LeBron James’ legacy

Shaquille O’Neal might hate on a lot of current players, but LeBron James is not one of them. Speaking at All-Star Weekend with Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson of Bally Sports, the retired center great O’Neal said that he believes …

Ja Morant looking on

Ja Morant reveals whether he will ever do Dunk Contest

One of the NBA’s very best in-game dunkers … will apparently be sticking to in-game dunks. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant met with reporters at All-Star Weekend on Saturday and was asked what it would take for him to compete in the Slam …

Kevin Love in warmups

Kevin Love chooses new team after Cavs buyout

Kevin Love reached a buyout agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers over the weekend, and the former All-Star has found a new team. Love’s agent on Sunday told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that Love will sign with the Miami Heat. The 34-year-old …

Kevin Durant on the sideline

Kevin Durant explains why trade demands are good for the NBA

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both made trade requests earlier this month that were granted by the Brooklyn Nets, and the two superstars have faced some criticism for bolting after things did not go their way. Neither player feels that the backlash …

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