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February 20, 2022

Knicks' Obi Toppin wins dunk contest as others struggle

Obi Toppin won the slam dunk contest, earning a 47 on his final dunk when he needed to do little more than put the ball in the basket after Juan Toscano-Anderson couldn't on his previous try.

February 19, 2022

NBA to honor 75th anniversary team during All-Star halftime

Members of the diamond anniversary team will be inside Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for the ceremony as the league honors its best players and the cornerstone moments since the NBA was founded.

February 19, 2022

LeBron James reveals he has plans to play with son when he gets to NBA

LeBron James gave a bit of a peek into his plan for the end of his career and made clear that playing with his son, Bronny, is definitely a part of it.

February 19, 2022

Pistons' Cade Cunningham named MVP of All-Star Rising Stars

The No. 1 overall pick came out on top again.

February 19, 2022

Bill Maher torches LeBron James, John Cena, Eileen Gu for 'kowtowing' to China

The "Real Time" host blasted those who refrain from criticizing China for what seems to be their own financial self-interest

February 18, 2022

Clippers race to early lead, cruise past Rockets

Marcus Morris Sr. scored 27 points and Luke Kennard added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers sped to a 17-point lead in the first half and beat the Houston Rockets 142-111 Thursday night in the final game before the NBA’s All-Star break.

February 18, 2022

Lakers' Anthony Davis has right mid-foot sprain

Anthony Davis has a right mid-foot sprain and the Los Angeles Lakers said Thursday he would be re-evaluated in four weeks.

February 18, 2022

Joel Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks

With the regular season already two-thirds of the way over, the Philadelphia 76ers wanted to avoid entering the All-Star break on a losing streak.

February 18, 2022

Luka Doncic scores 49 points, Mavericks beat Pelicans

As Luka Doncic finished fielding questions about his latest highlight-filled, high-scoring performance, a Dallas staff member told him to enjoy the All-Star break.

February 18, 2022

Rui Hachimura, Corey Kispert lead Wizards past Nets

Rui Hachimura scored 20 points, Corey Kispert added 16 and the Washington Wizards beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-103 on Thursday night.