The 2026 NBA All-Star Game saw a surge in effort that many believed was no longer possible in the annual exhibition. While Anthony Edwards had recently expressed a cynical view of the events’ competitiveness, he arrived on Sunday with a different mindset.
The day after Valentine’s was full of love for the NBA, which accomplished something that both fans and pundits alike had all but deemed impossible. The league saved the NBA All-Star Game.
Victor Wembanyama did not deny Nikola Jokic’s special request during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. While asking for Wembanyama’s signature, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic requested something a little more special — and creative — from the San Antonio Spurs center.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
The NBA finally got what it’s been chasing for years at All-Star Weekend: Real juice. And MVP Anthony Edwards says it started with one guy refusing to treat it like a vacation run.
The NBA has switched formats, cajoled its players and tweaked the selection process to make the All-Star Game competitive. It turns out they just needed to get Victor Wembanyama fired up.
Victor Wembanyama is an extreme competitor and not even the flatlining All-Star Game that was once so beloved could stop the San Antonio Spurs star from giving a damn.
On Sunday evening, the NBA All-Star game will take place from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with several of the biggest names in the sport ready to compete.
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant had the Slam Dunk Contest in his grasp Saturday night, but let it slip away in the final round. Bryant was unable to land a between-the-legs alley-oop dunk in the final round of the dunk contest, effectively conceding the win to Miami’s Keshad Johnson.
Kobe Bryant is remembered for many things, but there are tons of stories about his final chapters in the league. Now, a 12-year veteran and two-time NBA champion has come forward with his own story, including Bryant putting up to $10 million at risk for a small favor.
Observations The NBA leaned in hard on the Hollywood bit with stars being brought into the arena among a throng of adoring paparazzi throughout the evening.
On the eve of the 2026 All-Star showdown, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama vowed to set the example for his fellow NBA stars. In a chat with the media, Wemby explained his plan for bringing life back to All-Star weekend, beginning with increasing the competitive atmosphere of Sunday’s big game.
Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat dunked, danced and defied gravity with a dunk over E-40. Now everyone will know him as the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion.
Stephon Castle offered some credit to a former Spurs teammate who just retired. More specifically, the second-year guard said playing alongside Chris Paul helped him avoid a sophomore slump after winning Rookie of the Year in 2024-25.
The New York Knicks are poised to add versatile forward Jeremy Sochan to their roster after he cleared waivers following his release from the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 22-year-old – the No.
San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant will replace injured Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cedric Coward on Team Vince in the Rising Stars game on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.
The San Antonio Spurs have completed one of the most calculated rebuilds in NBA history. As of early 2026, the Spurs have transformed from a rebuilding team in the basement of the Western Conference to a legitimate, top-four contender, largely rewriting their expected timeline.
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox on Thursday was named to replace injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.