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Yahoo Sports AM: Is Nikola Jokić having the best season ever?

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Giannis Antetokounmpo says he would not ask for trade, ‘they would have to kick me out’

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February 19, 2025

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Every NBA team keeps a "superstars who might become available" list on a whiteboard somewhere in the office. That list ...

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Which NBA Finals contenders are legit? NBA trainer Drew Hanlen joins the Kevin O’Connor Show

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February 19, 2025

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Drew Hanlen is the basketball skills and development trainer for superstars like Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, ...

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The NHL has nailed its all-star break with the 4 Nations Face-Off. The NBA should pay attention

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February 17, 2025

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Yahoo Sports’ great basketball columnist, Vincent Goodwill, summed up the vibe at the just completed — and mostly listless — ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 74th NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center on February 16, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

All-Star Game 2025: The NBA will keep trying new things … until the stars actually commit to trying

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February 17, 2025

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SAN FRANCISCO — You can’t manufacture soul.We’re a long way from the All-Star Game being a referendum on LeBron James’ ...

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NBA All-Star 2025: Winners and losers of a mostly lame showcase event (yes, we have winners)

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February 17, 2025

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SAN FRANCISCO — Welcome to the Bay Area, where the NBA was the biggest loser of all.On a mostly beautiful ...

FILE - East All-Star LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

NBA All-Star Game: Live updates, highlights, results

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February 16, 2025

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The 74th NBA All-Star Game begins at 8 p.m. ET Sunday on TNT with a new tournament-style format but legend ...

Keyonte George led his team in scoring in the semifinals, then hit the game-winning 3 in the final to advance to Sunday's All-Star tournament. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA Rising Stars: Keyonte George spoils G League party with dagger 3 to advance to All-Star tourney against LeBron James, Stephen Curry

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February 14, 2025

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A team of G Leaguers threatened to crash Sunday's NBA All-Star party from Friday's Rising Stars tournament, but Chris Mullins' ...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 18: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Western Conference All-Stars drives to the basket against the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the fourth quarter during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

How to watch the 2025 NBA All-Star games

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February 14, 2025

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Karl-Anthony Towns, seen here at last year's All-Star game, will be among the players in this year's All-Star round robin ...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball over Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk contest during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NBA slam dunk contest: How to watch All-Star Weekend 2025

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February 14, 2025

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Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics dunked the ball over Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers at the 2024 AT&T ...

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Yahoo Sports AM: The three-peat club

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Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving plays during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Kyrie Irving to replace injured Mavericks teammate Anthony Davis on NBA All-Star roster

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February 10, 2025

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will replace injured teammate Anthony Davis on the All-Star roster.The NBA announced the news on ...

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Yahoo Sports AM: Fly Eagles Fly

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February 10, 2025

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Anthony Davis reportedly out multiple weeks with adductor injury from Mavericks debut

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February 9, 2025

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Anthony Davis' debut with the Dallas Mavericks, under tense circumstances, began well. It ended badly.The Mavericks' new big man suffered ...

Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game Memphis Grizzlies on January 30, 2025. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rockets superstar Amen Thompson is UNTOUCHABLE at NBA trade deadline | The Big Number

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February 5, 2025

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Subscribe to The Big NumberThis week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine are all-in on Amen Thompson ...

Yahoo Sports AM: America’s greatest sports venue

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February 5, 2025

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Booker breaks Suns scoring record in loss to Portland

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February 4, 2025

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Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading points scorer with this three-pointer in the third quarter. Devin Booker became ...

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 12: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up court during the second half against the Chicago Bulls on January 12, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kings trade De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs in deal that moves Bulls’ Zach LaVine to Sacramento

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February 2, 2025

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De'Aaron Fox got his wish and is joining the San Antonio Spurs. (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)De'Aaron Fox is ...

Fact or Fiction: Domantas Sabonis is The Biggest Snub of the 2025 NBA All-Star Game

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Each week during the 2024-25 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines ...

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