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NBA's Pelicans say some staff, players have received COVID-19 vaccine

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 15 07:52 AM

LOS ANGELES - New Orleans Pelicans staff, reportedly including several players, were among team employees who received Covid-19 vaccinations under Louisiana state guidelines expanding eligibility, the NBA team said Sunday. Read more »

NBA reports zero positive tests over All-Star weekend

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 09 07:10 AM

The NBA on Monday announced a virus-free experience over its All-Star weekend in Atlanta, saying there were no positive tests for COVID-19. Read more »

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels Team LeBron in All-Star romp

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 01:13 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo made all 16 of his shots in a 35-point performance Sunday night that propelled Team LeBron to a 170-150 victory over Team Durant in the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta.   Read more »

Kawhi Leonard wants to play in Olympics -- for Gregg Popovich

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 08:11 AM

Kawhi Leonard's past breakup with the San Antonio Spurs won't prevent him from playing for coach Gregg Popovich at the Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Embiid, Simmons out of NBA All-Star Game for virus tracing

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 08 09:18 AM

NEW YORK - Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will not play in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game after close contact with an individual who has tested positive for Covid-19. Read more »

NBA: Joel Embiid pledges $100K from All-Star to Philadelphia's homeless

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 07 09:59 AM

Sixers center Joel Embiid pledged to donate $100,000 from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game to help combat homelessness in Philadelphia. Read more »

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker replaces Anthony Davis in All-Star Game

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Feb 25 08:56 AM

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will replace Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the upcoming All-Star Game. Read more »

NBA: Which players were snubbed for the All-Star game?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 07:34 PM

Here are some notable names who may have been left out. Read more »

NBA: James Harden, Anthony Davis highlight All-Star Game reserves

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Feb 24 09:53 AM

All-Star Game captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant won't have to look hard to find familiar faces when they build their teams for the March 7 showcase.   Read more »

NBA: Utah's Snyder will coach Team LeBron in All-Star Game

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 20 06:16 PM

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder and his staff will guide Team LeBron in the 70th NBA All-Star Game on March 7 in Atlanta, the league announced Friday. Read more »

LeBron, Durant to captain 'slap in face' NBA All-Star Game

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 19 10:04 AM

NEW YORK - LeBron James and Kevin Durant were named captains for next month's NBA All-Star Game on Thursday as the league confirmed plans for the showpiece despite an outcry from stars. Read more »

'Slap in the face' NBA All-Star Game will be March 7 in Atlanta

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 19 07:35 AM

NEW YORK - The NBA on Thursday confirmed plans to hold an All-Star Game next month, with commissioner Adam Silver defending the move as "the right thing to do" despite an outcry from star players led by LeBron James. Read more »

NBA: Jazz coach Quin Snyder to lead West All-Stars -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Feb 18 09:10 AM

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder will lead the Western Conference team in the upcoming All-Star Game. Read more »

Atlanta mayor says people should not travel for NBA All-Star Game

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Feb 17 08:00 AM

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said fans should not travel to her city for the NBA All-Star Game next month.   Read more »

LeBron James passes Durant for lead in NBA All-Star balloting

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 12 07:01 AM

NEW YORK, United States - LeBron James says playing an NBA All-Star Game this season would be a "slap in the face" for players but a lot of fans want to see him do it. Read more »

NBA wants dunk contest at halftime of All-Star Game -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Feb 11 11:46 AM

The NBA appears committed to holding the All-Star Game and beefing up the entertainment. Read more »

Giannis, Harden, Kawhi don't like NBA All-Star Game plan

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 07 10:07 AM

NBA stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have joined LeBron James in saying they would rather have a week off than play an All-Star Game next month. Read more »

Global voting for NBA All-Star starters begins Thursday

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 28 09:28 AM

Voting for a potential 2021 NBA All-Star Game tips off Thursday and runs through February 16. Read more »

NBA, players' union reportedly discuss All-Star Game

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jan 26 09:13 AM

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are engaged in discussions about possibility holding an All-Star Game in early March. Read more »

NBA: Indianapolis All-Star Game postponed to 2024

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Nov 26 03:35 AM

Public health conditions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic prevented the city from hosting the event in February 2021, as originally scheduled.   Read more »