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New York Post
2 days ago
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Adam Silver reveals massive change to NBA All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game is changing again. Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday on FS1's 'Breakfast Ball' that the 2026 All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles will feature a new format with USA vs. the World. Full details on how things will shake out, though, are to be determined. Advertisement 4 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaking at the SBJ CAA World Congress of Sport. AP This change comes after the NHL introduced the Four Nations Face-Off in lieu of a traditional All-Star Game this year. Advertisement The first meeting between the United States and Canada drew over 10 million viewers while the finale drew an astonishing 9.3 million on ESPN alone — a hockey record for the network. Silver admitted in March that the NBA's revamped 2025 format, which was a tournament, was 'a miss.' 4 Adam Silver on FS1's 'Breakfast Ball' show. @BrkfstBallOnFS1/X He also took note of the success of the Four Nations and used it as inspiration for reshaping the NBA's All-Star Game. Advertisement 'What better time to feature some form of USA against the World? I'm not exactly sure what the format will be yet,' Silver said. 'I paid a lot of attention to what the NHL did, which was a huge success.' 4 Kevin Durant of Team Shaq and Karl-Anthony Towns of Team Chuck go up for the opening tip off during the 74th NBA All-Star Game as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NBAE via Getty Images Another interesting part of the new All-Star Game — taking place on Feb. 16, 2026 — is that it will take occur in the middle of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, which are running from Feb. 6-Feb. 22. NBC, which is getting the NBA TV rights back this coming season, will air both the All-Star Game and the Olympics. Advertisement 'The very day we're on, the lead-in will be Winter Olympic events.' Silver said. 'And then, coming out of the All-Star Game, which will now be in the afternoon instead of the evening, there will be more Olympic events.' 4 Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Team Chuck look on during the 74th NBA All-Star Game as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NBAE via Getty Images With the new format emerging, it will provide fans with a matchup between the USA's best players against the top ballers from across the globe. Players like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum could, in theory, match up against the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA All-Star Game: Live updates, highlights, results; Team Chuck strikes first behind SGA outburst
Team Chuck strikes first Behind an outburst from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and some actual All-Star Game defense from Victor Wembanyama, Charles Barkley's team of international stars struck first Sunday night. Team Chuck cruised to a 42-31 win over Team Kenny in the first semifinal, which featured a lineup of young stars headlined by Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson. Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 12 points, including the game-winning bucket. Gilgeous-Alexander beat Jaren Jackson Jr. off the dribble and put Team Chuck over 40 points with a two-handed dunk. The first team to 40 points in the semifinal round wins. SGA WINS IT FOR CHUCK'S GLOBAL STARS 🚨Scoring the final 5 advance to the #NBAAllStar Championship on TNT! — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 How the new All-Star format works The 74th NBA All-Star Game begins at 8 p.m. ET Sunday on TNT with a new tournament-style format but legend LeBron James will not be participating after earning his record 21st All-Star nod. James was a late scratch Sunday due to lingering ankle soreness. So it might be fair to say he isn't taking the event super seriously. Still, the show must go on. Similar to the Rising Stars challenge, the NBA All-Stars will compete in a three-game tournament. The All-Stars have been split into three teams — through an All-Star Draft conducted by TNT analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. The first two matchups are Team Shaq vs. Team Candace Parker, and Team Chuck vs. Team Kenny. Parker's team qualified Friday as the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge when it was coached by Chris Mullin, and it features Stephon Castle, Dalton Knecht, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and others. For each game in Sunday's tournament, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 40 points. As for prize money, each player on the championship-winning team will receive $125,000; each player on the second-place team will receive $50,000; and each player on the third- and fourth-place teams will receive $25,000. The All-Star teams are comprised of the East and West starters (voted by fans, players and media members) and reserves (voted by coaches). Trae Young and Kyrie Irving were named as injury replacements for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, respectively. Here's a breakdown of the rosters (listed in order of how each team was drafted). Shaq's OGs LeBron James, Lakers* Stephen Curry, Warriors Anthony Davis, Mavericks* Jayson Tatum, Celtics Kevin Durant, Suns Damian Lillard, Bucks James Harden, Clippers Jaylen Brown, Celtics Kyrie Irving, Mavericks Kenny's Young Stars Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Jalen Brunson, Knicks Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies Jalen Williams, Thunder Darius Garland, Cavaliers Evan Mobley, Cavaliers Cade Cunningham, Pistons Tyler Herro, Heat Chuck's Global Stars Nikola Jokić, Nuggets Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Pascal Siakam, Pacers Alperen Şengün, Rockets Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers Trae Young, Hawks*injured Team Candace Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs Ryan Dunn, Phoenix Suns Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies Keyonte George, Utah Jazz Trayce Jackson-Davis, Golden State Warriors Dalton Knecht, Los Angeles Lakers Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets (added by Parker after Friday's games) Team Chuck topped Team Kenny in Game 1, 41-32, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander icing the contest with a dunk. SGA shot 5-of-5 for 12 points in a game in which Anthony Edwards curiously did not play for Team Kenny. The NBA and commissioner Adam Silver want the All-Star event to be taken more seriously, with players actually competing. But the four-man booth for Game 1 — Shaq, Candace Parker, Reggie Miller and Brian Anderson — was all about jokes and topics other than the game during the early going. The broadcast also gave time during the game to Ernie Johnson and Kevin Hart, who were sitting with coaches Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Hart screamed a lot about whatever as action on the court took place. I have wondered for a very long time who the Kevin Hart fans are? Where they are? Why does Adam think he's an ambassador lol. — Josh Eberley 🇨🇦 (@JoshEberley) February 17, 2025 When the broadcast went back to the actual broadcast booth, it was Anderson trying to give updates on the action, while his broadcast mates wanted to talk about anything except the action on the court. The issue: If the game action isn't interesting enough for the folks calling the game, why should anyone else care? The NBA needs to take a hard look at this game presentation. Led by Victor Wembanayama, the NBA's young stars are injecting some energy into the All-Star Game for the first time in years. In a back-and-forth battle, Wembanyama has wreaked havoc on both ends, inspiring everyone to compete. WEMBY'S FIRST #NBAAllStar POINTS 👽Hops into the lane and stuffs it with the left!Chuck's Global Stars 14 PTS away from 40 on TNT 👀 — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 VICTOR WEMBANYAMA NíO QUER SABER DE RELAXAR NO ALL-STARJÁ TEM 2 TOCOS NO JOGO — Matchup Brasil 🇧🇷🏀 (@MatchupBR) February 17, 2025 The All-Stars are actually trying Victor Wembanyama is here to play some All-Star game defense: WEMBY BLOCKS CADE CUNNINGHAMHE ISN'T MESSING AROUND — WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) February 17, 2025 Tyler Herro and Karl-Anthony Towns trading ridiculous 3s: HERRO DRAINS THE 3. 👀KAT FOLLOWS UP FROM THE LOGO. 🎯First to 40 advances... #NBAAllStar on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 In the first NBA All-Star tournament game, featuring Team Chuck vs. Team Kenny, it was Evan Mobley of Team Kenny who scored the first points of the new format. In transition, the Cavs big man was on the receiving end of an alley-oop from Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams. Mobley added another bucket as Team Chuck led 17-12 at the first timeout of the contest, which will be decided by the first to 40. And we're underway. There's no game clock in these games. First team to 40 points in the semifinals wins. Here are the rosters for the opening game: Team Kenny Anthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesJalen Brunson, New York KnicksJaren Jackson Jr., Memphis GrizzliesJalen Williams, Oklahoma City ThunderDarius Garland, Cleveland CavaliersEvan Mobley, Cleveland CavaliersCade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsTyler Herro, Miami Heat vs. Team Chuck Nikola Jokić, Denver NuggetsTrae Young, Atlanta Hawks (replacing Giannis Antetokounmpo)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Wembanyama, San Antonio SpursPascal Siakam, Indiana PacersAlperen Şengün, Houston RocketsKarl-Anthony Towns, New York KnicksDonovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star intros full of pomp and circumstance are over. Team Kenny vs. Team Chuck is up next. Introducing Chuck's Global Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Introducing Kenny's Young Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, speaking before the All-Star Game, pledged to participate in a 1-on-1 battle next season, if the NBA decides to add the event to its festivities. "If I had the chance to play 1-on-1 with anybody, I would love to do it," he said. "Anything that can make the weekend more exciting, more fun for the viewers, for the fans and for the players, I would love to participate. ... If it's a 1-on-1 competition, I would love to participate." He gives himself a pretty good shot, too. "I think sometimes you forget, to be a good 1-on-1 player, you've got to be able to play both ways," he said. "You've got to get a stop to get the ball. You don't get a stop, you're not getting the ball. It's kind of hard, say, if Kyrie Irving is going against [Victor Wembanyama]. He's got to get a stop. But it would be fun. It would be fun. I would love to participate if next year there's a 1-on-1 tournament. I would love to participate." Is he sure? "I can't make no promises," he said, "but if I'm healthy, I'd probably do it. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be sidelined for the All-Star Game on Sunday night, as he manages the ankle soreness that has plagued him for the past few seasons, ending his record-setting streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game starts. "I was hoping that it would feel a lot better this morning, but it's just not where I wanted it to be," said James. "With 30 games left and us trying to make a playoff push in the wild, wild West, I feel like it's very important for me to take care of myself and understand what was coming on. "It is maintenance, but at the same time I have to look out for myself when it comes to this injury I've been dealing with for years." James flew from Los Angeles to San Francisco on Sunday and will return later in the night. "There will be no vacation for me," he said. "I head back to L.A. tonight and back to the rehab tomorrow and getting ready for practice on Tuesday." His availability for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Hornets is questionable. More on James' absence. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver sees all and hears all: the praise of where his game is or, most importantly, the constant critique the NBA is subject to, almost on a daily basis. The never-ending 3-point discussion, one that even he has chimed in on at times. The money element, the financial decisions that have played a big part in trades involving Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the standoff with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The officiating, the challenges with a million camera angles and a million more opinions on social media and in NBA locker rooms. And he's even contributed to it in ways, jokingly throwing gasoline onto the discourse by suggesting 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 — a suggestion that earned a decent amount of criticism. 'I try to read it all, frankly, and we try to absorb it at the league office,' Silver said during his annual news conference at All-Star Weekend inside Chase Center. 'I think the state of the game is excellent. I think it's the media's role, the fans' role, it's perfectly appropriate to be critical of the game, and I find it very helpful. I'm not one of those people who said I don't read criticism.' How Silver is trying to shape the league. Nobody was beating Mac McClung in his three-peat bid. The Magic G Leaguer was once again the runaway slam dunk contest winner for his third-straight title Saturday night in a performance for the ages. He started things with a dunk worthy of a closer and continued to wow with each successive dunk. Each of McClung's dunks earned a perfect 50 score. Catch up on all of NBA All-Star Saturday night. Team Chuck topped Team Kenny in Game 1, 41-32, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander icing the contest with a dunk. SGA shot 5-of-5 for 12 points in a game in which Anthony Edwards curiously did not play for Team Kenny. The NBA and commissioner Adam Silver want the All-Star event to be taken more seriously, with players actually competing. But the four-man booth for Game 1 — Shaq, Candace Parker, Reggie Miller and Brian Anderson — was all about jokes and topics other than the game during the early going. The broadcast also gave time during the game to Ernie Johnson and Kevin Hart, who were sitting with coaches Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Hart screamed a lot about whatever as action on the court took place. I have wondered for a very long time who the Kevin Hart fans are? Where they are? Why does Adam think he's an ambassador lol. — Josh Eberley 🇨🇦 (@JoshEberley) February 17, 2025 When the broadcast went back to the actual broadcast booth, it was Anderson trying to give updates on the action, while his broadcast mates wanted to talk about anything except the action on the court. The issue: If the game action isn't interesting enough for the folks calling the game, why should anyone else care? The NBA needs to take a hard look at this game presentation. Led by Victor Wembanayama, the NBA's young stars are injecting some energy into the All-Star Game for the first time in years. In a back-and-forth battle, Wembanyama has wreaked havoc on both ends, inspiring everyone to compete. WEMBY'S FIRST #NBAAllStar POINTS 👽Hops into the lane and stuffs it with the left!Chuck's Global Stars 14 PTS away from 40 on TNT 👀 — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 VICTOR WEMBANYAMA NíO QUER SABER DE RELAXAR NO ALL-STARJÁ TEM 2 TOCOS NO JOGO — Matchup Brasil 🇧🇷🏀 (@MatchupBR) February 17, 2025 The All-Stars are actually trying Victor Wembanyama is here to play some All-Star game defense: WEMBY BLOCKS CADE CUNNINGHAMHE ISN'T MESSING AROUND — WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) February 17, 2025 Tyler Herro and Karl-Anthony Towns trading ridiculous 3s: HERRO DRAINS THE 3. 👀KAT FOLLOWS UP FROM THE LOGO. 🎯First to 40 advances... #NBAAllStar on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 In the first NBA All-Star tournament game, featuring Team Chuck vs. Team Kenny, it was Evan Mobley of Team Kenny who scored the first points of the new format. In transition, the Cavs big man was on the receiving end of an alley-oop from Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams. Mobley added another bucket as Team Chuck led 17-12 at the first timeout of the contest, which will be decided by the first to 40. And we're underway. There's no game clock in these games. First team to 40 points in the semifinals wins. Here are the rosters for the opening game: Team Kenny Anthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesJalen Brunson, New York KnicksJaren Jackson Jr., Memphis GrizzliesJalen Williams, Oklahoma City ThunderDarius Garland, Cleveland CavaliersEvan Mobley, Cleveland CavaliersCade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsTyler Herro, Miami Heat vs. Team Chuck Nikola Jokić, Denver NuggetsTrae Young, Atlanta Hawks (replacing Giannis Antetokounmpo)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Wembanyama, San Antonio SpursPascal Siakam, Indiana PacersAlperen Şengün, Houston RocketsKarl-Anthony Towns, New York KnicksDonovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star intros full of pomp and circumstance are over. Team Kenny vs. Team Chuck is up next. Introducing Chuck's Global Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Introducing Kenny's Young Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, speaking before the All-Star Game, pledged to participate in a 1-on-1 battle next season, if the NBA decides to add the event to its festivities. "If I had the chance to play 1-on-1 with anybody, I would love to do it," he said. "Anything that can make the weekend more exciting, more fun for the viewers, for the fans and for the players, I would love to participate. ... If it's a 1-on-1 competition, I would love to participate." He gives himself a pretty good shot, too. "I think sometimes you forget, to be a good 1-on-1 player, you've got to be able to play both ways," he said. "You've got to get a stop to get the ball. You don't get a stop, you're not getting the ball. It's kind of hard, say, if Kyrie Irving is going against [Victor Wembanyama]. He's got to get a stop. But it would be fun. It would be fun. I would love to participate if next year there's a 1-on-1 tournament. I would love to participate." Is he sure? "I can't make no promises," he said, "but if I'm healthy, I'd probably do it. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be sidelined for the All-Star Game on Sunday night, as he manages the ankle soreness that has plagued him for the past few seasons, ending his record-setting streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game starts. "I was hoping that it would feel a lot better this morning, but it's just not where I wanted it to be," said James. "With 30 games left and us trying to make a playoff push in the wild, wild West, I feel like it's very important for me to take care of myself and understand what was coming on. "It is maintenance, but at the same time I have to look out for myself when it comes to this injury I've been dealing with for years." James flew from Los Angeles to San Francisco on Sunday and will return later in the night. "There will be no vacation for me," he said. "I head back to L.A. tonight and back to the rehab tomorrow and getting ready for practice on Tuesday." His availability for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Hornets is questionable. More on James' absence. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver sees all and hears all: the praise of where his game is or, most importantly, the constant critique the NBA is subject to, almost on a daily basis. The never-ending 3-point discussion, one that even he has chimed in on at times. The money element, the financial decisions that have played a big part in trades involving Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the standoff with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The officiating, the challenges with a million camera angles and a million more opinions on social media and in NBA locker rooms. And he's even contributed to it in ways, jokingly throwing gasoline onto the discourse by suggesting 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 — a suggestion that earned a decent amount of criticism. 'I try to read it all, frankly, and we try to absorb it at the league office,' Silver said during his annual news conference at All-Star Weekend inside Chase Center. 'I think the state of the game is excellent. I think it's the media's role, the fans' role, it's perfectly appropriate to be critical of the game, and I find it very helpful. I'm not one of those people who said I don't read criticism.' How Silver is trying to shape the league. Nobody was beating Mac McClung in his three-peat bid. The Magic G Leaguer was once again the runaway slam dunk contest winner for his third-straight title Saturday night in a performance for the ages. He started things with a dunk worthy of a closer and continued to wow with each successive dunk. Each of McClung's dunks earned a perfect 50 score. Catch up on all of NBA All-Star Saturday night.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA All-Star Game: Live updates, highlights, results; Team Chuck strikes first
Team Chuck strikes first Behind an outburst from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and some actual All-Star Game defense from Victor Wembanyama, Charles Barkley's team of international stars struck first Sunday night. Team Chuck cruised to a 42-31 win over Team Kenny in the first semifinal, which featured a lineup of young stars headlined by Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson. Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 12 points, including the game-winning bucket. Gilgeous-Alexander beat Jaren Jackson Jr. off the dribble and put Team Chuck over 40 points with a two-handed dunk. The first team to 40 points in the semifinal round wins. SGA WINS IT FOR CHUCK'S GLOBAL STARS 🚨Scoring the final 5 advance to the #NBAAllStar Championship on TNT! — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 How the new All-Star format works The 74th NBA All-Star Game begins at 8 p.m. ET Sunday on TNT with a new tournament-style format but legend LeBron James will not be participating after earning his record 21st All-Star nod. James was a late scratch Sunday due to lingering ankle soreness. So it might be fair to say he isn't taking the event super seriously. Still, the show must go on. Similar to the Rising Stars challenge, the NBA All-Stars will compete in a three-game tournament. The All-Stars have been split into three teams — through an All-Star Draft conducted by TNT analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. The first two matchups are Team Shaq vs. Team Candace Parker, and Team Chuck vs. Team Kenny. Parker's team qualified Friday as the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge when it was coached by Chris Mullin, and it features Stephon Castle, Dalton Knecht, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and others. For each game in Sunday's tournament, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 40 points. As for prize money, each player on the championship-winning team will receive $125,000; each player on the second-place team will receive $50,000; and each player on the third- and fourth-place teams will receive $25,000. The All-Star teams are comprised of the East and West starters (voted by fans, players and media members) and reserves (voted by coaches). Trae Young and Kyrie Irving were named as injury replacements for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, respectively. Here's a breakdown of the rosters (listed in order of how each team was drafted). Shaq's OGs LeBron James, Lakers* Stephen Curry, Warriors Anthony Davis, Mavericks* Jayson Tatum, Celtics Kevin Durant, Suns Damian Lillard, Bucks James Harden, Clippers Jaylen Brown, Celtics Kyrie Irving, Mavericks Kenny's Young Stars Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Jalen Brunson, Knicks Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies Jalen Williams, Thunder Darius Garland, Cavaliers Evan Mobley, Cavaliers Cade Cunningham, Pistons Tyler Herro, Heat Chuck's Global Stars Nikola Jokić, Nuggets Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Pascal Siakam, Pacers Alperen Şengün, Rockets Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers Trae Young, Hawks*injured Team Candace Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs Ryan Dunn, Phoenix Suns Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies Keyonte George, Utah Jazz Trayce Jackson-Davis, Golden State Warriors Dalton Knecht, Los Angeles Lakers Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets (added by Parker after Friday's games) Team Chuck topped Team Kenny in Game 1, 41-32, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander icing the contest with a dunk. SGA shot 5-of-5 for 12 points in a game in which Anthony Edwards curiously did not play for Team Kenny. The NBA and commissioner Adam Silver want the All-Star event to be taken more seriously, with players actually competing. But the four-man booth for Game 1 — Shaq, Candace Parker, Reggie Miller and Brian Anderson — was all about jokes and topics other than the game during the early going. The broadcast also gave time during the game to Ernie Johnson and Kevin Hart, who were sitting with coaches Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Hart screamed a lot about whatever as action on the court took place. When the broadcast went back to the actual broadcast booth, it was Anderson trying to give updates on the action, while his broadcast mates wanted to talk about anything except the action on the court. The issue: If the game action isn't interesting enough for the folks calling the game, why should anyone else care? The NBA needs to take a hard look at this game presentation. Led by Victor Wembanayama, the NBA's young stars are injecting some energy into the All-Star Game for the first time in years. In a back-and-forth battle, Wembanyama has wreaked havoc on both ends, inspiring everyone to compete. WEMBY'S FIRST #NBAAllStar POINTS 👽Hops into the lane and stuffs it with the left!Chuck's Global Stars 14 PTS away from 40 on TNT 👀 — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 VICTOR WEMBANYAMA NíO QUER SABER DE RELAXAR NO ALL-STARJÁ TEM 2 TOCOS NO JOGO — Matchup Brasil 🇧🇷🏀 (@MatchupBR) February 17, 2025 The All-Stars are actually trying Victor Wembanyama is here to play some All-Star game defense: WEMBY BLOCKS CADE CUNNINGHAMHE ISN'T MESSING AROUND — WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) February 17, 2025 Tyler Herro and Karl-Anthony Towns trading ridiculous 3s: HERRO DRAINS THE 3. 👀KAT FOLLOWS UP FROM THE LOGO. 🎯First to 40 advances... #NBAAllStar on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 In the first NBA All-Star tournament game, featuring Team Chuck vs. Team Kenny, it was Evan Mobley of Team Kenny who scored the first points of the new format. In transition, the Cavs big man was on the receiving end of an alley-oop from Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams. Mobley added another bucket as Team Chuck led 17-12 at the first timeout of the contest, which will be decided by the first to 40. And we're underway. There's no game clock in these games. First team to 40 points in the semifinals wins. Here are the rosters for the opening game: Team Kenny Anthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesJalen Brunson, New York KnicksJaren Jackson Jr., Memphis GrizzliesJalen Williams, Oklahoma City ThunderDarius Garland, Cleveland CavaliersEvan Mobley, Cleveland CavaliersCade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsTyler Herro, Miami Heat vs. Team Chuck Nikola Jokić, Denver NuggetsTrae Young, Atlanta Hawks (replacing Giannis Antetokounmpo)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Wembanyama, San Antonio SpursPascal Siakam, Indiana PacersAlperen Şengün, Houston RocketsKarl-Anthony Towns, New York KnicksDonovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star intros full of pomp and circumstance are over. Team Kenny vs. Team Chuck is up next. Introducing Chuck's Global Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Introducing Kenny's Young Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, speaking before the All-Star Game, pledged to participate in a 1-on-1 battle next season, if the NBA decides to add the event to its festivities. "If I had the chance to play 1-on-1 with anybody, I would love to do it," he said. "Anything that can make the weekend more exciting, more fun for the viewers, for the fans and for the players, I would love to participate. ... If it's a 1-on-1 competition, I would love to participate." He gives himself a pretty good shot, too. "I think sometimes you forget, to be a good 1-on-1 player, you've got to be able to play both ways," he said. "You've got to get a stop to get the ball. You don't get a stop, you're not getting the ball. It's kind of hard, say, if Kyrie Irving is going against [Victor Wembanyama]. He's got to get a stop. But it would be fun. It would be fun. I would love to participate if next year there's a 1-on-1 tournament. I would love to participate." Is he sure? "I can't make no promises," he said, "but if I'm healthy, I'd probably do it. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be sidelined for the All-Star Game on Sunday night, as he manages the ankle soreness that has plagued him for the past few seasons, ending his record-setting streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game starts. "I was hoping that it would feel a lot better this morning, but it's just not where I wanted it to be," said James. "With 30 games left and us trying to make a playoff push in the wild, wild West, I feel like it's very important for me to take care of myself and understand what was coming on. "It is maintenance, but at the same time I have to look out for myself when it comes to this injury I've been dealing with for years." James flew from Los Angeles to San Francisco on Sunday and will return later in the night. "There will be no vacation for me," he said. "I head back to L.A. tonight and back to the rehab tomorrow and getting ready for practice on Tuesday." His availability for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Hornets is questionable. More on James' absence. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver sees all and hears all: the praise of where his game is or, most importantly, the constant critique the NBA is subject to, almost on a daily basis. The never-ending 3-point discussion, one that even he has chimed in on at times. The money element, the financial decisions that have played a big part in trades involving Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the standoff with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The officiating, the challenges with a million camera angles and a million more opinions on social media and in NBA locker rooms. And he's even contributed to it in ways, jokingly throwing gasoline onto the discourse by suggesting 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 — a suggestion that earned a decent amount of criticism. 'I try to read it all, frankly, and we try to absorb it at the league office,' Silver said during his annual news conference at All-Star Weekend inside Chase Center. 'I think the state of the game is excellent. I think it's the media's role, the fans' role, it's perfectly appropriate to be critical of the game, and I find it very helpful. I'm not one of those people who said I don't read criticism.' How Silver is trying to shape the league. Nobody was beating Mac McClung in his three-peat bid. The Magic G Leaguer was once again the runaway slam dunk contest winner for his third-straight title Saturday night in a performance for the ages. He started things with a dunk worthy of a closer and continued to wow with each successive dunk. Each of McClung's dunks earned a perfect 50 score. Catch up on all of NBA All-Star Saturday night. Team Chuck topped Team Kenny in Game 1, 41-32, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander icing the contest with a dunk. SGA shot 5-of-5 for 12 points in a game in which Anthony Edwards curiously did not play for Team Kenny. The NBA and commissioner Adam Silver want the All-Star event to be taken more seriously, with players actually competing. But the four-man booth for Game 1 — Shaq, Candace Parker, Reggie Miller and Brian Anderson — was all about jokes and topics other than the game during the early going. The broadcast also gave time during the game to Ernie Johnson and Kevin Hart, who were sitting with coaches Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Hart screamed a lot about whatever as action on the court took place. When the broadcast went back to the actual broadcast booth, it was Anderson trying to give updates on the action, while his broadcast mates wanted to talk about anything except the action on the court. The issue: If the game action isn't interesting enough for the folks calling the game, why should anyone else care? The NBA needs to take a hard look at this game presentation. Led by Victor Wembanayama, the NBA's young stars are injecting some energy into the All-Star Game for the first time in years. In a back-and-forth battle, Wembanyama has wreaked havoc on both ends, inspiring everyone to compete. WEMBY'S FIRST #NBAAllStar POINTS 👽Hops into the lane and stuffs it with the left!Chuck's Global Stars 14 PTS away from 40 on TNT 👀 — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 VICTOR WEMBANYAMA NíO QUER SABER DE RELAXAR NO ALL-STARJÁ TEM 2 TOCOS NO JOGO — Matchup Brasil 🇧🇷🏀 (@MatchupBR) February 17, 2025 The All-Stars are actually trying Victor Wembanyama is here to play some All-Star game defense: WEMBY BLOCKS CADE CUNNINGHAMHE ISN'T MESSING AROUND — WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) February 17, 2025 Tyler Herro and Karl-Anthony Towns trading ridiculous 3s: HERRO DRAINS THE 3. 👀KAT FOLLOWS UP FROM THE LOGO. 🎯First to 40 advances... #NBAAllStar on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 In the first NBA All-Star tournament game, featuring Team Chuck vs. Team Kenny, it was Evan Mobley of Team Kenny who scored the first points of the new format. In transition, the Cavs big man was on the receiving end of an alley-oop from Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams. Mobley added another bucket as Team Chuck led 17-12 at the first timeout of the contest, which will be decided by the first to 40. And we're underway. There's no game clock in these games. First team to 40 points in the semifinals wins. Here are the rosters for the opening game: Team Kenny Anthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesJalen Brunson, New York KnicksJaren Jackson Jr., Memphis GrizzliesJalen Williams, Oklahoma City ThunderDarius Garland, Cleveland CavaliersEvan Mobley, Cleveland CavaliersCade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsTyler Herro, Miami Heat vs. Team Chuck Nikola Jokić, Denver NuggetsTrae Young, Atlanta Hawks (replacing Giannis Antetokounmpo)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Wembanyama, San Antonio SpursPascal Siakam, Indiana PacersAlperen Şengün, Houston RocketsKarl-Anthony Towns, New York KnicksDonovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star intros full of pomp and circumstance are over. Team Kenny vs. Team Chuck is up next. Introducing Chuck's Global Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Introducing Kenny's Young Stars!🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT — NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025 Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, speaking before the All-Star Game, pledged to participate in a 1-on-1 battle next season, if the NBA decides to add the event to its festivities. "If I had the chance to play 1-on-1 with anybody, I would love to do it," he said. "Anything that can make the weekend more exciting, more fun for the viewers, for the fans and for the players, I would love to participate. ... If it's a 1-on-1 competition, I would love to participate." He gives himself a pretty good shot, too. "I think sometimes you forget, to be a good 1-on-1 player, you've got to be able to play both ways," he said. "You've got to get a stop to get the ball. You don't get a stop, you're not getting the ball. It's kind of hard, say, if Kyrie Irving is going against [Victor Wembanyama]. He's got to get a stop. But it would be fun. It would be fun. I would love to participate if next year there's a 1-on-1 tournament. I would love to participate." Is he sure? "I can't make no promises," he said, "but if I'm healthy, I'd probably do it. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be sidelined for the All-Star Game on Sunday night, as he manages the ankle soreness that has plagued him for the past few seasons, ending his record-setting streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game starts. "I was hoping that it would feel a lot better this morning, but it's just not where I wanted it to be," said James. "With 30 games left and us trying to make a playoff push in the wild, wild West, I feel like it's very important for me to take care of myself and understand what was coming on. "It is maintenance, but at the same time I have to look out for myself when it comes to this injury I've been dealing with for years." James flew from Los Angeles to San Francisco on Sunday and will return later in the night. "There will be no vacation for me," he said. "I head back to L.A. tonight and back to the rehab tomorrow and getting ready for practice on Tuesday." His availability for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Hornets is questionable. More on James' absence. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver sees all and hears all: the praise of where his game is or, most importantly, the constant critique the NBA is subject to, almost on a daily basis. The never-ending 3-point discussion, one that even he has chimed in on at times. The money element, the financial decisions that have played a big part in trades involving Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the standoff with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The officiating, the challenges with a million camera angles and a million more opinions on social media and in NBA locker rooms. And he's even contributed to it in ways, jokingly throwing gasoline onto the discourse by suggesting 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 — a suggestion that earned a decent amount of criticism. 'I try to read it all, frankly, and we try to absorb it at the league office,' Silver said during his annual news conference at All-Star Weekend inside Chase Center. 'I think the state of the game is excellent. I think it's the media's role, the fans' role, it's perfectly appropriate to be critical of the game, and I find it very helpful. I'm not one of those people who said I don't read criticism.' How Silver is trying to shape the league. Nobody was beating Mac McClung in his three-peat bid. The Magic G Leaguer was once again the runaway slam dunk contest winner for his third-straight title Saturday night in a performance for the ages. He started things with a dunk worthy of a closer and continued to wow with each successive dunk. Each of McClung's dunks earned a perfect 50 score. Catch up on all of NBA All-Star Saturday night.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA All-Star Game: Live updates, highlights, results
The 74th NBA All-Star Game begins at 8 p.m. ET Sunday on TNT with a new tournament-style format and legend LeBron James making his record 21st All-Star appearance Similar to the Rising Stars challenge, the NBA All-Stars will now compete in a three-game tournament. The All-Stars have been split into three teams — through an All-Star Draft conducted by TNT analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. The first two matchups are Team Shaq vs. Team Candace Parker, and Team Chuck vs. Team Kenny. Parker's team qualified Friday as the winner of the Rising Stars Challenge when it was coached by Chris Mullin, and it features Stephon Castle, Dalton Knecht, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and others. For each game in Sunday's tournament, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 40 points. As for prize money, each player on the championship-winning team will receive $125,000; each player on the second-place team will receive $50,000; and each player on the third- and fourth-place teams will receive $25,000. The All-Star teams are comprised of the East and West starters (voted by fans, players and media members) and reserves (voted by coaches). Trae Young and Kyrie Irving were named as injury replacements for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, respectively. Here's a breakdown of the rosters (listed in order of how each team was drafted). Shaq's OGs LeBron James, Lakers Stephen Curry, Warriors Anthony Davis, Mavericks* Jayson Tatum, Celtics Kevin Durant, Suns Damian Lillard, Bucks James Harden, Clippers Jaylen Brown, Celtics Kyrie Irving, Mavericks Kenny's Young Stars Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Jalen Brunson, Knicks Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies Jalen Williams, Thunder Darius Garland, Cavaliers Evan Mobley, Cavaliers Cade Cunningham, Pistons Tyler Herro, Heat Chuck's Global Stars Nikola Jokić, Nuggets Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Pascal Siakam, Pacers Alperen Şengün, Rockets Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers Trae Young, Hawks*injured Team Candace Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs Ryan Dunn, Phoenix Suns Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies Keyonte George, Utah Jazz Trayce Jackson-Davis, Golden State Warriors Dalton Knecht, Los Angeles Lakers Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets (added by Parker after Friday's games) SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver sees all and hears all: the praise of where his game is or, most importantly, the constant critique the NBA is subject to, almost on a daily basis. The never-ending 3-point discussion, one that even he has chimed in on at times. The money element, the financial decisions that have played a big part in trades involving Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the standoff with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The officiating, the challenges with a million camera angles and a million more opinions on social media and in NBA locker rooms. And he's even contributed to it in ways, jokingly throwing gasoline onto the discourse by suggesting 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 — a suggestion that earned a decent amount of criticism. 'I try to read it all, frankly, and we try to absorb it at the league office,' Silver said during his annual news conference at All-Star Weekend inside Chase Center. 'I think the state of the game is excellent. I think it's the media's role, the fans' role, it's perfectly appropriate to be critical of the game, and I find it very helpful. I'm not one of those people who said I don't read criticism.' How Silver is trying to shape the league. Nobody was beating Mac McClung in his three-peat bid. The Magic G Leaguer was once again the runaway slam dunk contest winner for his third-straight title Saturday night in a performance for the ages. He started things with a dunk worthy of a closer and continued to wow with each successive dunk. Each of McClung's dunks earned a perfect 50 score. Catch up on all of NBA All-Star Saturday night. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA commissioner Adam Silver sees all and hears all: the praise of where his game is or, most importantly, the constant critique the NBA is subject to, almost on a daily basis. The never-ending 3-point discussion, one that even he has chimed in on at times. The money element, the financial decisions that have played a big part in trades involving Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the standoff with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The officiating, the challenges with a million camera angles and a million more opinions on social media and in NBA locker rooms. And he's even contributed to it in ways, jokingly throwing gasoline onto the discourse by suggesting 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 — a suggestion that earned a decent amount of criticism. 'I try to read it all, frankly, and we try to absorb it at the league office,' Silver said during his annual news conference at All-Star Weekend inside Chase Center. 'I think the state of the game is excellent. I think it's the media's role, the fans' role, it's perfectly appropriate to be critical of the game, and I find it very helpful. I'm not one of those people who said I don't read criticism.' How Silver is trying to shape the league. Nobody was beating Mac McClung in his three-peat bid. The Magic G Leaguer was once again the runaway slam dunk contest winner for his third-straight title Saturday night in a performance for the ages. He started things with a dunk worthy of a closer and continued to wow with each successive dunk. Each of McClung's dunks earned a perfect 50 score. Catch up on all of NBA All-Star Saturday night.
Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 kicks off in Bay Area with star-studded events
The highly anticipated 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived, bringing an exciting slate of events to the Bay Area. Hosted by the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center and Oakland Arena, this marks the first time since 2000 that the region has hosted the festivities. The weekend kicked off with the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where Team Bonds, led by streamer Kai Cenat and rapper 2 Chainz, secured a 66-55 victory over Team Rice, captained by comedian Druski and social media star Khabi Lame. Friday also featured the Rising Stars Game, showcasing the league's top young talent. Saturday will see the highly anticipated skills challenge, three-point contest, and slam dunk contest. The grand finale, the 74th NBA All-Star Game, takes place Sunday with a revamped format featuring four teams: Team Chuck, Team Shaq, Team Kenny, and Team Candace. The tournament-style competition will see players competing for a cash prize, with each member of the winning team taking home $125,000. In addition to the on-court action, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2025 finalists. Headlining the list are NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with WNBA icons Sue Bird and Maya Moore. The 2008 U.S. Olympic "Redeem Team" was also nominated for its dominant gold-medal performance. Other nominees include coaches Billy Donovan and Mark Few, as well as longtime NBA referee Danny Crawford. The final Hall of Fame class will be announced on April 5 during the NCAA Men's Final Four, with the enshrinement ceremony scheduled for September 5-6.
