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The N.B.A. All-Star Game Is Broken, and There’s Only One Way to Fix It

The league’s concocted gimmicks are like lacquering barbecue sauce on dry beef, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

The N.B.A.’s Oldest Stars Won’t Stop Fighting. Treasure This Era.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have packed two lifetimes in their careers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Could the N.B.A. Return to Seattle?

Ever since the Sonics left in 2008, the city has been waiting for another franchise. There’s an overriding sentiment that now is the time.

Sports - The New York Times - November 21

MLB All-October team: The stars who ruled the 2024 playoffs

From wild-card sensations to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason spotlight.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Drake's beef with former Toronto Raptors All-Star explained

The rapper and Toronto Raptors fan has taken aim at one of his team's former All-Stars. But why?

Former All-Star Garvey loses U.S. Senate race

Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey was defeated by Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on Tuesday in the race for the California U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Ex-Braves All-Star C Travis d'Arnaud agrees to sign with Angels

D'Arnaud joins the Angels after a five-year stint in Atlanta that included an All-Star bid in 2022.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Scott Boras shares Bregman nugget that could lead All-Star to Boston

Alex Bregman seemed like a challenging fit for the Red Sox in free agency, but his agent's recent admission might change that, writes John Tomase.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Bob Love, Chicago Bulls All-Star, Dies at 81

Love was a cornerstone of the franchise’s success in the early 1970s. He struggled with a stutter that he overcame only after his playing days were over.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

Victor Wembanyama Records Historic N.B.A. Statistical Line

The Spurs center tallied 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks and 5 steals in San Antonio’s 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

The Biggest Surprises of the N.B.A. Season So Far

The 2024-25 slate is less than two weeks old, but some noteworthy trends are already starting to emerge across the league.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?

The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

An N.B.A. Team Let a Superstar Leave for Nothing. And That’s OK.

The Los Angeles Clippers could have traded Paul George to Golden State. Instead of helping a rival, the franchise let George go elsewhere.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Ranking the Best Players in N.B.A. History With a New Formula

GOAT points is a cumulative points system that adds up all the “quality” from a player’s career.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Strength in numbers is back: Golden State's solution to a missing third star

At 2-1, the Warriors have relied on the depth of a 12-man rotation after failing to acquire a star player in the offseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Why Raptors should get a head start on tanking after injury to All-Star Scottie Barnes

The 2025 draft class is worth bottoming out for, and now Toronto has an early excuse

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Embiid out on Saturday but 76ers' All-Star center moves closer to return from knee injury

Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when the Philadelphia 76ers host Memphis on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - November 1

NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format

The NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said

Sports - ABC News - November 2

76ers struggle to find balance between Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in uneven debut for nine-time All-Star

George scored 14 points in his first game as a 76er

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

MLB rumors: Phillies' owner expects increased payroll in 2025, Giants could move former All-Star reliever

MLB free agency officially opened this week

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Five MLB free agents who just missed the top 50: Two former All-Stars, an ex-Yankee and more

Not all free agents are created equal, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey out with hamstring injury, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation says Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey could miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring injury

Sports - ABC News - November 7

76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey reportedly out 'couple of weeks' due to hamstring injury

The Sixers' season may be cursed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Zion Williamson injury: All-Star out indefinitely with hamstring strain as Pelicans' injury crisis continues

Williamson injured the same hamstring during the team's Play-In Tournament loss to the Lakers last season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years

Sports - ABC News - November 15

NBA reportedly discussing yet another change to All-Star Game format and a possible Caitlin Clark cameo

The league is also considering a Caitlin Clark cameo in one event.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

NBA in serious talks about changing All-Star format to four-team tournament in 2025, per report

The NBA wants to refresh its midseason showcase

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Sabrina Ionescu says she'd pick Caitlin Clark as partner for NBA All-Star 3-point shooting contest

Ionescu battled Steph Curry at NBA All-Star Weekend in 2024, and there could be a 2 vs. 2 edition in 2025

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 27 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record

At his current pace, Ovechkin would surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 19

Bulls legend Bob Love, a three-time NBA All-Star, dies of cancer at 81

Love is one of four players to have his number retired by the Bulls