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LeBron James named captain for 2023 NBA All-Star Game

As the leading vote-getter for this year's NBA All-Star game, LeBron James will once again be a captain for the league's midseason classic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023

Kobe Bryant’s impact is still being felt throughout the NBA

“He was a model for young guys,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of the late Kobe Bryant. “He came into the league with that drive, passion, grit, and meanness.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023

Why the Warriors Spent Their White House Visit Discussing Gun Violence

For Steve Kerr and the 2022 NBA champions, their recent trip to D.C. doubled as a policy summit—and marked an evolutionary shift.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 27, 2023

On this day: Celtic forward Jiri Welsch born; last consecutive 2OT games

On this day in Celtics history, former Boston forward Jiri Welsch was born, and the team played its last consecutive double-overtime games.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023

Do longer teams like the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls present a playoff threat to the Boston Celtics?

For whatever reason, the Boston Celtics have had a lot of trouble beating longer ball clubs like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls, and most recently, the Orlando Magic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023

Warriors’ Steph Curry named starter for 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Utah

For the ninth time in his career, Steph Curry has been named a starter for the NBA All-Star Game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023

Amid Luka Doncic injury uncertainty, Spencer Dinwiddie, Mavs boost spirits with win

PHOENIX -- A few minutes into the Dallas Mavericks’ 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, frustration turned to panic.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023

‘Things do feel different.’ Paul George powers revived Clippers to another win

LOS ANGELES — By the time the Los Angeles Clippers pulled into San Antonio last Thursday they had lost nine of their previous 11 games and, with each passing day, valuable time to steer themselves out of their skid.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2023

Lakers may be looking to upgrade backcourt

Brian Windhorst reported the Lakers may be looking for an upgrade in their backcourt instead of looking for another frontcourt player.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2023

Chet Holmgren Voted As an All-Star Starter by Several NBA Players

The Thunder center is out for the season with a Lisfranc foot fracture.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 27, 2023