Former NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas pours in 40 points in his return to the NBA G League

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Isaiah Thomas showed he is still a potent scorer, pouring in 40 points Tuesday night in his return to the NBA G League. The two-time NBA All-Star was activated by the Salt Lake City Stars on Tuesday and shot 13 for 28 from the field and had eight assists in...

Wembanyama among the selections for NBA Rising Stars games, set for Feb. 14 at All-Star weekend

San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama is officially headed back to All-Star weekend. Wembanyama — to no surprise — was picked for his second consecutive Rising Stars event, which will be played on Feb. 14 in San Francisco on the first night of the three-night All-Star lineup. ...

And now, they hope: Herro among those waiting to see if 1st All-Star nod is coming

Tyler Herro spent All-Star weekend last year vacationing. He would very much like to have other plans this season. And the Miami Heat guard isn't afraid to say that out loud, either. Now that 10 of the 24 NBA All-Star slots have been filled for this season, and none of...

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. And Giannis Antetokounmpo is the people’s choice, again. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn't much in the way of surprises. James is now...

LeBron James extends his NBA record with his 21st consecutive All-Star selection

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James extends his NBA record with his 21st consecutive All-Star selection.

Griffin and Nowitzki will be studio analysts when Prime Video begins NBA coverage. Rooks named host

CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Rooks, Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki will be part of the Prime Video studio show when the streamer begins its coverage of the NBA next season. Griffin, who retired in April after a 15-year playing career, was at the top of the list for everyone....

Kyrie Irving sits out the Mavericks’ game against the NBA-leading Cavaliers because of illness

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving sat out the Dallas Mavericks' game Friday night against NBA-leading Cleveland because of illness, joining fellow All-Star guard Luka Doncic on the sideline. Doncic strained his left calf in a Christmas Day loss to Minnesota. He’s scheduled to be...