Tag: Victor Wembanyama

February 24, 2025

Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes ...

Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. boosts NBA Defensive Player of the Year chances with game-saving block

February 21, 2025

Jaren Jackson Jr. showed why he's now the favorite for NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors, saving the Memphis ...

Victor Wembanyama instant reaction: What to make of the All-Star’s shocking injury situation

February 20, 2025

As the NBA readied itself to return from the All-Star break, a worrying bit of news developed out of San ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chuck's Global Stars looks on against Kenny's Young Stars 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)

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of regular season with blood clot in shoulder

February 20, 2025

Victor Wembanyama's condition was discovered after returning to San Antonio following last weekend's All-Star game. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)San ...

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The NBA title favorites, an epic MVP race, and the top storylines to watch down the stretch

February 20, 2025

With All-Star Weekend in the Bay now behind us, the NBA-watching world’s attention now turns to the league’s annual sprint ...

Kevin Hart was front and center at Sunday's NBA All-Star tournament. (AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

NBA All-Star Game draws deluge of criticism for tournament format, broadcast and so much Kevin Hart

February 17, 2025

From the format to the broadcast to way too much Kevin Hart, Sunday's NBA All-Star tournament was a resounding dud.By ...

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

February 17, 2025

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)

February 17, 2025

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

February 16, 2025

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

NBA All-Star 2025: Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama disqualified from Skills Challenge for not taking shots

February 15, 2025

Chris Paul thought he figured out a way to skirt the rules of the NBA All-Star 2025 Skills Challenge, but ...

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

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

INDIANAPOLIS , IN - FEBRUARY 17: Damian Lillard calls Dame Time after winning during the NBA All-Star Three-Point contest at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, February 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

NBA All-Star Saturday night: Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest live updates, highlights, results

NBA All-Star Saturday night is here.The action starts 8 p.m. ET Saturday on TNT with the Skills Challenge before moving ...

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

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 ...

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NBA All-Star 2025: Will the new format work? Breaking down the weekend’s big questions

With the frenzy of the 2025 NBA trade deadline now behind us, the attention of the NBA-watching world now shifts ...

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

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

Fantasy Basketball All-Star Team for the 2024-25 NBA season

February 13, 2025

Fantasy basketball managers, take a moment to exhale. All-Star Weekend has arrived, offering the perfect chance to unwind and look ...

Lakers lose second game with Luka Dončić, as frontcourt issues loom without Anthony Davis

February 13, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers began Luka Dončić's tenure with a win then followed it up with a loss on Wednesday, ...

Stephen Curry #30 of the Western Conference smiles during the NBA All-Star Game, February 18, 2024. (Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images)

Could Wemby beat Steph AND LeBron for All-Star MVP? and who will ‘capture the Flagg?’ | The Big Number

February 12, 2025

Subscribe to The Big NumberOn this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine preview the 2025 NBA ...

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

February 10, 2025