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NBA Announces 2026 All-Star Game Starters
The NBA revealed starters for the February 15, 2026 All-Star Game at Intuit Dome, introducing a USA vs. World three-team round-robin format. Eastern Conference starters include Giannis Antetokounmpo (10th start), Jaylen Brown (5th), Jalen Brunson (3rd), Cade Cunningham (2nd), and Tyrese Maxey (2nd); Western includes Stephen Curry (12th), Luka Dončić (6th), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (4th), Nikola Jokić (8th), and Victor Wembanyama (2nd).
LeBron James' 21-year starter streak ends due to injury.
Warriors Blow Out Heat 135-112 on January 19
Golden State Warriors defeated Miami Heat 135-112, marking their season-high fourth straight win. Brandin Podziemski led with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Stephen Curry added 19 points.
Heat's Norman Powell scored 21; Warriors now 25-19, Heat 22-21.
Boston Celtics Make Major Trades
Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to Portland Trail Blazers, Kristaps Porziņģis to Atlanta Hawks, and Al Horford to San Antonio in big offseason moves. These changes reshape their roster for the 2025-26 season.
NBA Regular Season Faces Attendance Challenges
Paired road games dilute demand for star players like Kevin Durant, leading to lower attendance in Portland (16k-17k vs. prior 19k for Curry). League's shift accommodates player rest demands but fragments fan interest amid player-centric marketing.
NBA Eyes European League Launch by 2027
NBA pushes for a new professional league in Europe, partnering with FIBA, amid tensions with EuroLeague over club contracts. Commissioner Adam Silver emphasizes ecosystem study; discussions with clubs like Real Madrid, Fenerbahce.
LeBron James Misses All-Star Starter Nod
LeBron's historic 21-year All-Star starter streak ends after missing first 14 games due to sciatica injury. Starters selected via 50% fan, 25% media, 25% player vote.
Global Games 2026 Locations Highlight Expansion
NBA Global Games return to London and Berlin, boosting views like Anthony Black's dunk (85M). Strategies include jersey swaps with soccer stars to grow audience.
NBA Nightly Recap: Key January 19 Games
Recap covers Wizards-Clippers, Celtics-Pistons, Bucks-Hawks, Pacers-76ers, and more, ending with Heat-Warriors. Features Player of the Night and Top 10 Plays.
Western Conference All-Star Starters Feature Curry, Dončić
Western starters: Curry (Warriors), Dončić (Lakers), Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Jokić (Nuggets), Wembanyama (Spurs). Assignments to USA/World teams pending.
Eastern All-Star Starters Led by Giannis
Eastern lineup: Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Brown (Celtics), Brunson (Knicks), Cunningham (Pistons), Maxey (76ers). Voting combined fan, media, player input.
NBA-EuroLeague Tensions Escalate Over Europe
EuroLeague threatens legal action against NBA discussions with signed clubs; NBA insists on free talks. Potential new league targets $1B valuations, backed by investors.
Paired Scheduling Impacts Star Matchups
Warriors' Minnesota series sees demand concentrated on weekend games, resale 50% higher than weeknights. Change prioritizes player health over spread-out premium games.