Basketball

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.

Feb 16, 2025 5:51 PM Read more >

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.

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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.

Feb 16, 2025 7:22 AM Read more >

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.

Feb 16, 2025 7:13 AM Read more >

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.

Feb 15, 2025 7:34 PM Read more >

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.

Feb 15, 2025 6:33 PM Read more >

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.

Feb 15, 2025 6:03 PM Read more >

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.

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Draymond Green on the state of the NBA: It's 'boring,' the Warriors star says

OAKLAND, Calif.

Feb 15, 2025 5:36 PM Read more >

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This will be an actual All-Star matchup. On one side, there's a team with 86 combined All-Star selections, $2.

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