3 months ago

NBA Analyst Confirms the Truth About Empty Stands for the Rising Stars Challenge

Arash Markazi addressed the empty stands for the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday. He said, "The empty arena pictures on Friday are almost a tradition at this point," emphasizing that people don't go for it. He said that Saturday and Sunday will be packed. Markazi reported that the get-in-price for Saturday is over $250 and for Sunday is over $500.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Kevin Garnett Says Past All-Star Locker Rooms Weren’t Friendly, Even With Teammates

Garnett said old All-Star locker rooms felt “unfriendly,” even with teammates. Sitting by David Robinson and Tim Duncan, “it ain’t cool,” he said, describing forced photo ops: “We take one picture… David Stern come in… thank you.” He urged fans to rewatch group shots: “Just look at everybody’s face. It’s a smile, but it’s like it ain’t cool.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

LeBron James To Miss All-Star Media Day, Will Speak Sunday at 11:30 a.m. PT

NBA announced that James won’t be present for Saturday’s All-Star Media Day, which begins at 2 p.m. ET. The league will make him available Sunday at 11:30 a.m. PT in the press conference room instead. The change shifts his interview window to game day and keeps the Lakers star out of the normal Saturday media scrum.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Kevin Durant to Young Hoopers: Play Pickup Games, Not Solo Workouts

Durant advised AJ Dybantsa to prioritize live competition, "Play 5 on 5. Against live bodies. That's more beneficial than working out by yourself." KD revealed his routine from ages 19-24: "I'm playing 4-5 games of pickup...4 times a week...I look back and that was just way more beneficial than just getting in the gym working out by myself."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Kia Shooting Stars Lineup For Saturday Night Festivities

Kia Shooting Stars tips Saturday at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock with four trios. Team All-Star pairs Barnes and Holmgren with legend Hamilton. Team Knicks brings Brunson and Towns alongside legend Houston. Team Cameron features Johnson and Knueppel with legend Maggette. Team Harper stacks Dylan, Harper Jr., and legend Harper for family bragging rights.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Rachel Nichols Wonders If LeBron James’ Media Day Absence Hints at an Announcement

Nichols noted James skipped Saturday’s All-Star Media Day and will do a separate Sunday press conference, as he’s done “multiple times” to “squeeze some extra vacation time in.” She wrote you “have to at least wonder” if he has something “to, um, announce” this year. NBA said he’ll speak at 11:30 a.m. PT in the press conference room.

By Raahib Singh

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