Like every year, competition for the Western Conference All-Star spots is fierce. Five deserving starters –Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama –were already announced. The seven … [Read more...] about Why The Houston Rockets Deserve More Than 1 All-Star Reserve
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Legends, First-Timers Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Star Reserves
Just a week after unveiling the 10 starters for the 2025-26 NBA All-Star Game, the league has released the names of the 14 players who’ll join them at the Intuit Dome on Feb. 15. LeBron James, Jalen Johnson Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Star Reserves Jan 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Toronto Raptors … [Read more...] about Legends, First-Timers Headline 2025-26 NBA All-Star Reserves
Julius Randle is officially the NBA’s most disrespected star and it’s not even close
Julius Randle never gets the respect he deserves and Sunday's All-Star announcement further hammered this point home. … [Read more...] about Julius Randle is officially the NBA’s most disrespected star and it’s not even close
Northwest Notes: McDaniels, Thunder, Jazz, Conley
Jaden McDaniels‘ name has popped up in rumors surrounding the Timberwolves‘ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, but on Thursday night’s win over the Thunder, he showed just how valuable he is to Minnesota in his own right, writes Jon Krawczynski for The Athletic. The sixth-year wing is averaging career-highs in points per game (14.9), assists per game (2.9), three point … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: McDaniels, Thunder, Jazz, Conley
Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens but only on limited basis
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, Egyptian and Israeli security officials said. … [Read more...] about Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens but only on limited basis

