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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) Anthony Davis (Lakers) Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) James Harden (Clippers) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies) Alperen Sengun (Rockets) Jalen Williams (Thunder)

The NBA has announced the 2025 All-Star starters, sparking many conversations about who did and did not get selected. Both conferences have possible snubs, especially at the guard position. The Western Conference starters are Steph Curry,

Among those to make the cut are first-timer Victor Wembanyama and 21st-timer LeBron James. Six teams had multiple selections, while only two teams above .500 — the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings — had none. The game is once again stacked with recognizable talent, but there were plenty more players beyond the 24 players selected.

One interesting takeaway is that the biggest difference was how much voting Ball for from fans relative to how little he got from the media. You can read more about this from Stephen Noh on Sporting News. Ball finished with the most among East guards by fans but seventh by media.

When the 2024-25 season began, Josh Okogie was focused on contributing alongside Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to help contend for a championship with the Phoenix Suns.

Hornets 123, Pelicans 92. LaMelo Ball: 25 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs, Miles Bridges: 22 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, Seth Curry: 16 pts, 4 asts, Josh Green: 13 pts. 2 rebs. Up next: vs. Lakers

: @hornets guard LaMelo Ball, forward Miles Bridges and guard Seth Curry have all been downgraded to OUT. Cody Martin has been upgraded to available.Source: Twitter

Jaylen Wells was not expected to have a major role in the Memphis Grizzlies' rotation this season. Circumstances and his skills have changed all that.

While NBA players like to keep their exotic cars on the DL, others adorn them in crazy wraps to make them stand out even more.

Former No. 1 picks Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham among the 14 players added to All-Star Weekend by a vote of the league’s coaches.