Skip to content

Basketball

The All-Star verdicts are in, and the player reaction to the mini-tournament is mixed

The All-Star verdicts are in, and the player reaction to the mini-tournament is mixed

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The verdicts were mixed, as would be expected.
Shaq's OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the final

Shaq's OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the final

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, not one — still had plenty of flash and not a lot of fire.
LeBron James sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year streak of starts

LeBron James sits out All-Star Game, ending 20-year streak of starts

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James wanted to play in yet another All-Star Game. His left foot and ankle didn't let him.
With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight

With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green proudly rocks a Golden State Valkyries No. 25 jersey, signifying the WNBA's return to Northern California in 2025.
Mac McClung pulls off the first NBA dunk contest three-peat

Mac McClung pulls off the first NBA dunk contest three-peat

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt.
NBA All-Star 2025: Times, details, how to watch the weekend’s events

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

All-Star weekend has reached its final day in San Francisco. Sunday night is the All-Star Game — or tournament. It’s a new format for the All-Star Game this year. It’s now a mini-tournament with games going only to 40 points.
Victor Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving idea; the NBA DQ'ed him and Chris Paul anyway

Victor Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving idea; the NBA DQ'ed him and Chris Paul anyway

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul made history on All-Star Saturday night. The wrong type of history, that is.
Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith

Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has a message to those Dallas Mavericks fans who are still angry, two weeks later: He feels your pain.
Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland

Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Damian Lillard's native Oakland hardly resembles the thriving sports city he has so cherished since his youth. Three major professional sports franchises, all gone in recent years.

Tuskegee tops Morehouse 68-55 in HBCU Classic

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kusame Draper had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help Tuskegee University beat Morehouse College 68-55 in the HBCU Classic on Saturday.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks