Latest Basketball News
Anthony Edwards Named 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP
Anthony Edwards earned MVP honors at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held on February 16, motivated by competition with young star Victor Wembanyama. Edwards' performance marked a renewed competitive spirit that contrasted sharply with recent years' All-Star Games
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Damian Lillard Wins Third Three-Point Contest Crown
Damian Lillard secured his third three-point contest victory on February 15, 2026, solidifying his status as the king of the event. The competition was part of an All-Star Weekend marked by renewed intensity and competitive fire
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Warriors Defeat Celtics in NBA Regular Season Action
The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics played a closely contested game on February 18, 2026, with the Celtics demonstrating strong ball movement and paint dominance in their play. The Celtics controlled the glass with defensive efforts that made a significant difference throughout the matchup
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NBA Commissioner Addresses Rampant Tanking Concerns
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged during All-Star Weekend that tanking has been "worse this year than we've seen in recent memory" and indicated drastic changes are coming to address the problem. The league is exploring solutions including reducing lottery odds and potentially abolishing the draft altogether
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Utah Jazz Fined $500,000 for Blatant Tanking
The Utah Jazz faced a $500,000 fine for blatantly tanking by benching healthy players, with Commissioner Silver noting such moves compromise the league's integrity. The NBA also fined the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for similar behavior
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Victor Wembanyama Expresses Frustration at All-Star Game
Young San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama visibly expressed disappointment over late-game mistakes during the 2026 All-Star Game, stating "I've seen the All-Star Game, and obviously it hasn't been competitive". His competitive presence helped motivate other players to engage more intensely in the showcase
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Keshad Johnson Wins 2026 Slam Dunk Contest
Miami Heat reserve Keshad Johnson won the Slam Dunk Contest with a vintage running windmill jam, becoming the Heat's fourth Dunk winner. Johnson joins Heat legends Harold Miner and Derrick Jones Jr. as franchise All-Star Weekend champions
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NBA Explores Eliminating Draft Protection in Future
The NBA is considering eliminating draft protections entirely as part of broader reforms to address tanking issues. This represents a potential significant change to how teams conduct trades and manage draft assets
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Mark Cuban Advocates for Transparent Tanking Approach
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban challenged the NBA's punitive tanking approach, arguing the league should "embrace tanking" and be more transparent about draft strategy. Cuban noted that strategic tanking helped the Mavericks acquire star player Luka Doncic in 2018
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Jeremiah Tilmon Named to USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team
Wisconsin Herd center Jeremiah Tilmon was selected to the 12-man USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team roster announced on February 18. The team will hold training camp February 20-25 in Oceanside, California, before competing against Dominican Republic and Mexico
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