The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
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"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
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HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event had each shot made triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
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Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
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Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to take home and defend his title in 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night.
&nbsp;
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping up and over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect 50&rsquo;s score across the board from all judges.
&nbsp;
https://x.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?s=20
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McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
&nbsp;
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
&nbsp;
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to take home and defend his title in 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night.
&nbsp;
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping up and over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect 50&rsquo;s score across the board from all judges.
&nbsp;
https://x.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?s=20
&nbsp;
McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
&nbsp;
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
&nbsp;
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to take home and defend his title in 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night.
&nbsp;
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping up and over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect 50&rsquo;s score across the board from all judges.
&nbsp;
https://x.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?s=20
&nbsp;
McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to take home and defend his title in 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night.
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping up and over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect 50&rsquo;s score across the board from all judges.
&nbsp;
https://x.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?s=20
&nbsp;
McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to win the&nbsp; back-to-back&nbsp; his title in 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night.
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping up and over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect 50&rsquo;s score across the board from all judges.
&nbsp;
https://x.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?s=20
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McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to win the AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest in back-to-back years.
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping up and over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect 50&rsquo;s score across the board from all judges.
https://x.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?s=20
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McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to win the AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest in back-to-back years.
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect score across the board from all judges.
https://x.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?s=20
&nbsp;
McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to win the AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest in back-to-back years.
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect score of the evening.
&nbsp;
McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
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SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
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NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to win the AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest in back-to-back years.
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect score of the evening.
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HE'S DONE IT AGAIN 🤯 Mac McClung is the back-to-back <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATTSlamDunk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATTSlamDunk</a> champion ‼️ Straight 5⃣0⃣'s<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/p2sBx7h2IM">pic.twitter.com/p2sBx7h2IM</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr., and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis saw some electrifying highlights across all four events, including a spectacular shooting display and jaw-dropping dunks. Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of everything that went down.
Team Pacers rule 2024 Kia Skills Challenge
After a tight contest, Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner of Team Pacers take the crown of the NBA&rsquo;s Skills Challenge. The hometown team bested other competitors in the field including Team Top Picks (Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero and Anthony Edwards) and Team All-Stars (Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes).
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"INDYYYY" Team Pacers lifts the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaSkills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaSkills</a> trophy infront of the home crowd 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/E7AnW3heYQ">pic.twitter.com/E7AnW3heYQ</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759037129806475764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Team Pacers got off to a hot start, winning the first two events in the Three-man Relay and Passing Round with a total time of 1:07 (relay) and 92 points (passing round), with each amounting to 100 challenge points. Team All-Stars then got hot in the shooting round to claim the event, which was worth 200 challenge points.
With the score tied at 200 challenge points each, the two teams had a tie-breaker round, which was a half-court shot. Team All-Stars went first and nailed the shot with a total time of 58.8 seconds, but Haliburton and Team Pacers responded to hit their's more than 20 seconds quicker to win the challenge.
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HOME TOWN CHAMPS 🏆 Tyrese Haliburton hits the game-winning half-court dagger as the Team Pacers WIN the 2024 NBA Skills Challenge 🙌🏾<a href="https://t.co/jpP6fhvswH">pic.twitter.com/jpP6fhvswH</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759036015224770883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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This was the second win of All-Star Weekend for the home team, after Mathurin also won the MVP award of the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night.
Damian Lillard wins back-to-back Three-Point Shootout titles
The Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard earned his second-straight Starry Three-Point Contest title in a thriller on Saturday night.
At the final rack and needing just one shot to seal the title, Lillard missed out on his first four attempts before sinking the last shot to defend his crown in style.
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DAME TIME ⌚️ Damian Lillard hits 26 treys to take home the 2024 NBA 3-Point Contest🎯 BACK-TO-BACK 🏆<a href="https://t.co/0fqcoAPzRI">pic.twitter.com/0fqcoAPzRI</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759049093404303702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
He became the first back-to-back winner of the event since Jason Kapono, who won in 2007 and 2008.
Lillard was joined by the Atlanta Hawks&rsquo; Trae Young and the Minnesota Timberwolves&rsquo; Karl-Anthony Towns in the final round and both scored 24 points apiece, which set the stage for "Dame Time."
Steph Curry beats Sabrina Ionescu in "Steph vs. Sabrina" Shootout
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry needed every point he could muster to fend off Sabrina Ionescu of the WNBA&rsquo;s New York Liberty to win the first-ever NBA vs WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
Ionescu, who set the record for points scored in a Three-Point Shootout with 37, put immense pressure on Curry by tallying 26 points to start the face-off.&nbsp;
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SABRINA IONESCU. 26 POINTS. COOKING. Stephen Curry is up next on TNT! <a href="https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD">https://t.co/fvM9iOA0ZD</a> <a href="https://t.co/nlDCX25eIx">pic.twitter.com/nlDCX25eIx</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759051195702706262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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However, the greatest shooter of all-time was not to be deterred as he displayed cold-blooded shooting and ended up with 29 points to win the event.
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NIGHT NIGHT 🌙 Stephen Curry WENT OFF with 29 threes to win the inaugural NBA vs. WNBA 3-POINT CHALLENGE 🏆<a href="https://t.co/kkOp7bGfHK">pic.twitter.com/kkOp7bGfHK</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1759053236214866271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The historic first-of-its-kind event was a success, with each made shot triggering a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.
Mac McClung defends 2024 AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest title
Mac McClung saved his best for last as he became the first player since Zach LaVine to win the AT&amp;T Slam Dunk Contest in back-to-back years.
The Osceola Magic guard pulled off a reverse windmill dunk while jumping over NBA legend Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal to garner the only perfect score of the evening.
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HE'S DONE IT AGAIN 🤯 Mac McClung is the back-to-back <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATTSlamDunk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ATTSlamDunk</a> champion ‼️ Straight 5⃣0⃣'s<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateFarmSaturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StateFarmSaturday</a> on TNT <a href="https://t.co/p2sBx7h2IM">pic.twitter.com/p2sBx7h2IM</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1759064682789269518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote>

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McClung defeated the field of competitors that included the Boston Celtics&rsquo; and NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, Miami Heat&rsquo;s Jaime Jaquez Jr. and New York Knicks&rsquo; Jacob Toppin to defend his title.

Here’s a quick recap of everything that went down during the 2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night.

2024 NBA All-Star Saturday Night recap: Lillard, Curry, McClung shine

Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G-League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol led by 2023 no.1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G-Leaguers brought the fight to the lottery picks as the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams led the way with 12 and 11 points respectively. G-League Ignite and NBA 2024 Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game off with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start to end the game early and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
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Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G-League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G-Leaguers brought the fight to the lottery picks as the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams led the way with 12 and 11 points respectively. G-League Ignite and NBA 2024 Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game off with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start to end the game early and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
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Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks as the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams led the way with 12 and 11 points respectively. G-League Ignite and NBA 2024 Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game off with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start to end the game early and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1758706531606880366?s=20

Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks, with the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams led the way with 12 and 11 points respectively. G-League Ignite and NBA 2024 Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game off with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start to end the game early and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1758706531606880366?s=20

Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks, with the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams leading the way with 12 and 11 points, respectively. G League Ignite and 2024 NBA Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game off with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start to end the game early and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
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Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks, with the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams leading the way with 12 and 11 points, respectively. G League Ignite and 2024 NBA Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start to end the game early and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1758706531606880366?s=20

Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks, with the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams leading the way with 12 and 11 points, respectively. G League Ignite and 2024 NBA Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
https://x.com/basketbllnews/status/1758706531606880366?s=20

Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks, with the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams leading the way with 12 and 11 points, respectively. G League Ignite and 2024 NBA Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start and never looked back.
Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
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Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks, with the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams leading the way with 12 and 11 points, respectively. G League Ignite and 2024 NBA Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start and never looked back.
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Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.
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Team Jalen Rose made sure there were no upsets this time around as they beat Team Detlef Shrempf, 25-13, to win the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Team Detlef, composed of players from the NBA G League, scored a huge 41-36 upset win over a star-studded Team Pau Gasol (led by 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama) earlier to advance to the championship game.&nbsp;
The G League players brought the fight to the lottery picks, with the Osceola Magic&rsquo;s Mac MaClung and Sioux Falls Skyforce&rsquo;s Alondes Williams leading the way with 12 and 11 points, respectively. G League Ignite and 2024 NBA Draft prospect Matas Buzelis finished the game with a turnaround jumper from the right wing to complete the upset and kick the overwhelming favorites out of the competition.
However, Team Detlef fell short in the end against a locked-in Team Jalen. Led by Bennedict Mathurin of the hometown Indiana Pacers, Team Jalen got off to a strong start and never looked back.
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INDY'S OWN 💙💛 Bennedict Mathurin is the 2024 NBA Rising Stars MVP 🏆<a href="https://t.co/P79of0vfTV">pic.twitter.com/P79of0vfTV</a>
&mdash; BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/basketbllnews/status/1758706531606880366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Mathurin was named the NBA Rising Stars Game MVP for his efforts in the first game, scoring 18 points against Paolo Banchero and Team Tamika Catchings to win the first semifinal game. He then scored 4 points in the title game.

Team Jalen Rose won the NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

Bennedict Mathurin, Team Jalen win NBA Rising Stars Game

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
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The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later!"
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<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark also has a chance to break the all-time scoring record in the NCAA (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend Pete Maravich currently has the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
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The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later"
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<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark also has a chance to break the all-time scoring record in the NCAA (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend Pete Maravich currently has the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark also has a chance to break the all-time scoring record in the NCAA (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend Pete Maravich currently has the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark now has a chance to break the all-time scoring record in the NCAA (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend Pete Maravich currently has the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark now has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time scoring record in the NCAA (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend Pete Maravich currently has the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark now has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time scoring record (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend Pete Maravich currently has the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark now has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time scoring record (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich currently has the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark now has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time scoring record (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich currently holds the all-time NCAA record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark now has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time scoring record (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich currently holds the&nbsp; record with 3,667 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women&rsquo;s basketball history.
Clark broke the scoring record in the first quarter of Iowa's game against Michigan, surpassing former Washington Huskies great Kelsey Plum.&nbsp; In typical Clark fashion, the record-breaking shot was a booming triple from the logo, which the crowd in Iowa loved. 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
The moment Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA DI women&rsquo;s basketball all-time scoring record. 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/IowaWBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IowaWBB</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/bigten?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bigten</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2t7ISYjyA">pic.twitter.com/f2t7ISYjyA</a>
&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1758296967178752068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>

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The 6-foot guard now has 3,528 points and counting. Plum, a WNBA superstar now with the Las Vegas Aces, previously held the record with 3,527 points. She tweeted her support for Clark, saying: "Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼"
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CaitlinClark22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaitlinClark22</a> Congratulations on the record, and really your entire season! I appreciate what you do for the game, much respect and love! See you at the next level, hopefully sooner than later 😜🤞🏼
&mdash; Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kelseyplum10/status/1756771655664197684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With the season far from over, Clark now has a chance to break the NCAA's all-time scoring record (men&rsquo;s or women&rsquo;s). LSU legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39542207/who-holds-ncaa-mens-college-basketball-scoring-record" target="_blank" rel="noopener">currently holds the&nbsp; record with 3,667 points</a>.

Caitlin Clark made history on Thursday night as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history.

Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari in L.A.
The 14-year veteran forward has played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points with the Clippers in the 2018-2019 season.
After jumping between the Wizards and the Pistons this season, Gallinari moves to the Bucks bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for two seasons in L.A.
The 14-year veteran forward has played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points with the Clippers in the 2018-2019 season.
After jumping between the Wizards and the Pistons this season, Gallinari moves to the Bucks bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for two seasons in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward has played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points with the Clippers in the 2018-2019 season.
After jumping between the Wizards and the Pistons this season, Gallinari moves to the Bucks bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for two seasons in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points with the Clippers in the 2018-2019 season.
After jumping between the Wizards and the Pistons this season, Gallinari moves to the Bucks bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points with the Clippers in the 2018-2019 season.
After jumping between the Wizards and the Pistons this season, Gallinari moves to the Bucks bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points per game with the Clippers in the 2018-19 season.
After jumping between the Wizards and the Pistons this season, Gallinari moves to the Bucks bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points per game with the Clippers in the 2018-19 season.
After jumping between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons this season, Gallinari moves to the Bucks bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points per game with the Clippers in the 2018-19 season.
After jumping between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons this season, Gallinari joins the Bucks' bench frontline that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points per game with the Clippers in the 2018-19 season.
After jumping between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons this season, Gallinari joins the Bucks' bench that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1758274596346712260?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.</a>
Gallinari, 35, reportedly considered offers from the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls but ultimately settled on the Bucks. He'll join Milwaukee's frontcourt and have an opportunity to reunite with his former coach Doc Rivers, who coached Gallinari for in Los Angeles.
The 14-year veteran forward played some of his best basketball under Rivers, averaging 19.8 points per game with the Clippers in the 2018-19 season.
After jumping between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons this season, Gallinari joins the Bucks' bench that features Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder.
This season, Gallinari is averaging 7.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists, while shooting 45.1% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range and 85% from the free-throw line. His career averages are 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 threes and 1.9 assists on 42.8/38.2/87.6 shooting splits.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the season.

Free agent Danilo Gallinari to sign with Milwaukee Bucks

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka &lsquo;responded&rsquo; to Morey if superstar Joel Embiid was available to discuss a trade but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available. In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Ultimately, James and the Lakers stayed put and remained committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
&nbsp;
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available to discuss a trade but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available. In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Ultimately, James and the Lakers stayed put and remained committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
&nbsp;
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available. In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Ultimately, James and the Lakers stayed put and remained committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
&nbsp;
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available," the report states. "In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Ultimately, James and the Lakers stayed put and remained committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
&nbsp;
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available," the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report states</a>. "In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
Ultimately, James and the Lakers stayed put and remained committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
&nbsp;
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available," the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report states</a>. "In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
Ultimately, James and the Lakers stayed put and remained committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available," the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report states</a>. "In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
Ultimately, James stayed put in Los Angeles remains committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available," the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report states</a>. "In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
Ultimately, James stayed put in Los Angeles and two sides remain committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. Los Angeles currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
As for Golden State, the team has decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available," the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report states</a>. "In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
Ultimately, James stayed put in Los Angeles and two sides remain committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. The Lakers currently sit in ninth place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.
As for Golden State, the team decided to stick with its core along with its young guys. The Warriors are right behind the Lakers at 10th in the West with a 26-25 record.

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers inquired about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA&rsquo;s trade deadline on February 8, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.</a>
Warriors owner Joe Lacob (with the encouragement of star forward Draymond Green) reached out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss to inquire about the availability of James in hopes of pairing him with longtime rival Stephen Curry. However, Buss (and James) quickly turned down Golden State.
After struggling to make waves all season, the Warriors attempted to add James at the deadline and extend their dynastic run. Even at 39 years old, James is still playing at a high level with a skill set that would complement Curry, Green and Klay Thompson.
ESPN <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>: &ldquo;Buss told Lacob the Lakers had no desire to trade James, but that he would need to seek the answer on James' state of mind from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, sources said. As an owner, Buss has operated with the mindset that she wants her star players content with the franchise, and that instructed her thinking on referring Warriors leadership to James' representation, sources said.&nbsp;
"If the Lakers ever wanted a temperature check on James' commitment, here was his chance. In the end, the answer was returned resoundingly on the eve of the trade deadline: Paul told Lacob and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., that James had no interest in a trade and wanted to remain a Laker, sources said. When Dunleavy reached out to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in those pre-trade deadline hours, Dunleavy had been told the same: The Lakers wanted to keep James."
Green, who is also represented by Rich Paul&rsquo;s Klutch Sports, went the extra mile and asked Paul to help persuade James to come to Golden State, but to no avail.
&ldquo;Earlier Wednesday, Green -- whom Paul also represents at Klutch -- had sent Paul a text message soliciting his help in convincing James to join him in Golden State, sources said. Once, Green had been a lead recruiter on Kevin Durant's free agency signing with Golden State, but this was a far different, far more futile 11th-hour pursuit," Wojnarowski and Shelburne <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>.
Moreover, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also joined in the LeBron James sweepstakes but was immediately denied by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. Wojnarowski and Shelburne revealed that Pelinka responded to Morey by asking if superstar Joel Embiid was available, but that immediately ended their trade conversation.
&ldquo;Dunleavy was the second team executive call to Pelinka on a possible James trade, sources said. After seeing James' cryptic social media post of an hourglass a week before the trade deadline, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey called Pelinka to probe on a James trade and was immediately told that James wasn't available," the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39523705/sources-warriors-made-bid-lebron-james-trade-deadline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">report states</a>. "In fact, Pelinka responded by asking Morey if Joel Embiid was available, sources said. And that ended that brief conversation.&rdquo;
Ultimately, James stayed put in Los Angeles and two sides remain committed to each other for the rest of the season as they look to gain important positioning for the playoffs. The Lakers currently sit in ninth place in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record.

The Warriors and 76ers inquired about Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN.

Warriors, 76ers tried to acquire Lakers' LeBron James before deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.&rdquo;
Porter will now be a part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract to start the season converted to a four-year deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.&rdquo;
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Porter will now be a part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract to start the season converted to a four-year deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.&rdquo;
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Porter will now be a part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract to start the season converted to a four-year deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.
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Running Up The Score starts NOW! Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Craig Porter joins me to discuss: 🏀 Terrific rookie season 🏀 Toughest player he&rsquo;s guarded 🏀 Studying Rajon Rondo 🏀 Support from Cavs fans 🏀 What he learned in JUCO WATCH: <a href="https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI">https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1750292459941171445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Porter will now be a part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract to start the season converted to a four-year deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.
&ldquo;Once the first one [opportunity] came, I started playing well and I felt like I was ready. And then a couple of games later, I started some games and then I started earning more and more trust from everybody," Porter explained. "Then, it was just like, 'Okay, I know I'm with the Cavs full-time now.'"
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Running Up The Score starts NOW! Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Craig Porter joins me to discuss: 🏀 Terrific rookie season 🏀 Toughest player he&rsquo;s guarded 🏀 Studying Rajon Rondo 🏀 Support from Cavs fans 🏀 What he learned in JUCO WATCH: <a href="https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI">https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1750292459941171445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Porter will now be a part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract to start the season converted to a four-year deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.
&ldquo;Once the first one [opportunity] came, I started playing well and I felt like I was ready. And then a couple of games later, I started some games and then I started earning more and more trust from everybody. Then, it was just like, 'Okay, I know I'm with the Cavs full-time now.'"
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Running Up The Score starts NOW! Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Craig Porter joins me to discuss: 🏀 Terrific rookie season 🏀 Toughest player he&rsquo;s guarded 🏀 Studying Rajon Rondo 🏀 Support from Cavs fans 🏀 What he learned in JUCO WATCH: <a href="https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI">https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1750292459941171445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Porter will now be a part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract to start the season converted to a four-year deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.
&ldquo;Once the first one [opportunity] came, I started playing well and I felt like I was ready. And then a couple of games later, I started some games and then I started earning more and more trust from everybody. Then, it was just like, 'Okay, I know I'm with the Cavs full-time now.'"
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Running Up The Score starts NOW! Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Craig Porter joins me to discuss: 🏀 Terrific rookie season 🏀 Toughest player he&rsquo;s guarded 🏀 Studying Rajon Rondo 🏀 Support from Cavs fans 🏀 What he learned in JUCO WATCH: <a href="https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI">https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1750292459941171445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Porter will now be part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract to start the season converted to a four-year deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.
&ldquo;Once the first one [opportunity] came, I started playing well and I felt like I was ready. And then a couple of games later, I started some games and then I started earning more and more trust from everybody. Then, it was just like, 'Okay, I know I'm with the Cavs full-time now.'"
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Running Up The Score starts NOW! Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Craig Porter joins me to discuss: 🏀 Terrific rookie season 🏀 Toughest player he&rsquo;s guarded 🏀 Studying Rajon Rondo 🏀 Support from Cavs fans 🏀 What he learned in JUCO WATCH: <a href="https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI">https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1750292459941171445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Porter will now be part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract converted to a four-year standard deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 played games this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.
&ldquo;Once the first one [opportunity] came, I started playing well and I felt like I was ready. And then a couple of games later, I started some games and then I started earning more and more trust from everybody. Then, it was just like, 'Okay, I know I'm with the Cavs full-time now.'"
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Running Up The Score starts NOW! Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Craig Porter joins me to discuss: 🏀 Terrific rookie season 🏀 Toughest player he&rsquo;s guarded 🏀 Studying Rajon Rondo 🏀 Support from Cavs fans 🏀 What he learned in JUCO WATCH: <a href="https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI">https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1750292459941171445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Porter will now be part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract converted to a four-year standard deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds on 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 games this season.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1757562084483637309?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.&nbsp;</a>
Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in five games as a starter.
Porter recently opened up to our Alex Kennedy about his fantastic rookie campaign.
&ldquo;I am very surprised, because coming in on a two-way [contract] and spending training camp with everybody healthy, you don't necessarily think that four or five people are gonna get hurt and that's gonna be your first opportunity within the first two or three weeks of your first season,&rdquo; Porter told Basketball News. &ldquo;Even to not play in the G League was kind of crazy to me &ndash; it was just so fast-paced and it just caught me off guard. I didn't think it was gonna be an opportunity that fast, but I figured it would be at some point.
&ldquo;Once the first one [opportunity] came, I started playing well and I felt like I was ready. And then a couple of games later, I started some games and then I started earning more and more trust from everybody. Then, it was just like, 'Okay, I know I'm with the Cavs full-time now.'"
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Running Up The Score starts NOW! Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Craig Porter joins me to discuss: 🏀 Terrific rookie season 🏀 Toughest player he&rsquo;s guarded 🏀 Studying Rajon Rondo 🏀 Support from Cavs fans 🏀 What he learned in JUCO WATCH: <a href="https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI">https://t.co/XjqLmh6hBI</a>
&mdash; Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/1750292459941171445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Porter will now be part of the Cavaliers for the foreseeable future after getting his two-way contract converted to a four-year standard deal due to his solid play. The 6-foot-2 point guard is averaging 6.5 points, 2.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds on 50/33/70 shooting splits in 32 games this season.
&ldquo;I did five years in college, so I feel like I just have been put in every situation that can prepare me to be a pro," Porter said. "I&rsquo;ve played the role of being just a role player, being just a defender, somebody who just sits in the corner&hellip; I'm just prepared for any role that I'm put in. I feel like nothing&rsquo;s too big for me to handle. Any situation I've been put in so far, I&rsquo;ve proven that I can just handle it and my maturity&rsquo;s probably the biggest thing that stuck out during all that."

The Cleveland Cavaliers have converted rookie Craig Porter Jr.'s two-way deal into a four-year contract.

Cleveland Cavaliers sign Craig Porter Jr. to four-year contract

The New York Knicks have filed a protest to the NBA to dispute the controversial end-game foul call that resulted in a loss to the Houston Rockets, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39520539/new-york-knicks-file-protest-incorrect-call">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
According to the report, the Knicks decided to file the protest after chief referee Ed Malloy admitted to the media after the game that the foul called on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was incorrectly called.
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ANALYSIS: It remains to be seen how the NBA handles this protest, as this situation is very rare. In the league&rsquo;s entire history, there have been only six protests that have been upheld, according to ESPN Stats and Information.&nbsp;

The Knicks filed a protest to the NBA to dispute the controversial end-game foul call that resulted in a loss to the Rockets.

Knicks file protest for controversial end-game call in loss to Rockets

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives additional size and depth at the frontcourt spot for the Suns for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets and was subsequently waived. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomer Royce O&rsquo;Neale.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players averaging 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives additional size and depth at the frontcourt spot for the Suns for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets and was subsequently waived. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomer Royce O&rsquo;Neale.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players averaging 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives additional size and depth at the frontcourt spot for the Suns for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets and was subsequently waived. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomer Royce O&rsquo;Neale.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players averaging 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives the Suns additional size and depth at the frontcourt spot for the Suns for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets and was subsequently waived. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomer Royce O&rsquo;Neale.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players averaging 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives the Suns additional size and depth in the frontcourt for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets and was subsequently waived. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomer Royce O&rsquo;Neale.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players averaging 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives the Suns additional size and depth in the frontcourt for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets, who subsequently waived him. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomer Royce O&rsquo;Neale.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players averaging 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives the Suns additional size and depth in the frontcourt for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets, who subsequently waived him. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomers Royce O&rsquo;Neale and David Roddy.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players averaging 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives the Suns additional size and depth in the frontcourt for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets, who subsequently waived him. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomers Royce O&rsquo;Neale and David Roddy.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players who has averaged 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG%, and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives the Suns additional size and depth in the frontcourt for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets, who subsequently waived him. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomers Royce O&rsquo;Neale and David Roddy.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players who has averaged 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG% and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular season games and has averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39518373/sources-suns-finalizing-deal-free-agent-thaddeus-young" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adrian Wojnarowski.</a>
Young gives the Suns additional size and depth in the frontcourt for the remainder of the season and the playoffs. The 35-year-old previously played for the Toronto Raptors before getting traded to the Brooklyn Nets, who subsequently waived him. The veteran forward now moves over to Phoenix where he could be a vital piece off the bench along with newcomers Royce O&rsquo;Neale and David Roddy.
An NBA journeyman for 18 years, Young is one of four players who has averaged 12.1+ points, 5.2+ rebounds, 1.3+ steals, 50.1+ FG% and 30.2+ 3PT% along with Magic Johnson and LeBron James. He has played in 1,162 regular-season games, averaging 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds.

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to sign free agent forward Thaddeus Young.

Phoenix Suns sign free agent Thaddeus Young

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
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O&rsquo;Neal, selected No.1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance in five seasons played, including some highlight reel plays and multiple all-star appearances.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
&nbsp;
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list featuring all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance in five seasons played, including some highlight reel plays and multiple all-star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
&nbsp;
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list featuring all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
&nbsp;
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list featuring all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list featuring all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now, in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list featuring all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now, in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list that features all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now, in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list that features all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now, in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list that features all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.
Watch the full ceremony below:
&nbsp;

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now, in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list that features all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.
Watch the full ceremony below:
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HhBtm0IAWpw?si=KwdPk3U7RbBgk1Gh" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando.&nbsp;This is the first jersey retirement in Orlando&rsquo;s franchise history.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
Shaq's jersey is officially retired in Orlando 👏 <a href="https://t.co/6X5luWF2cp">pic.twitter.com/6X5luWF2cp</a>
&mdash; NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1757618658006683831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
O&rsquo;Neal, selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in 1992, was the first superstar to set foot in Orlando. He led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance and his five seasons with the Magic included plenty of highlight-reel plays and multiple All-Star appearances.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Out of all the ceremonies, this is the most exciting,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Neal said. &ldquo;At LSU, I knew it was going to happen. The Lakers, I kind of forced it to happen. Now, in Orlando, I never thought this day would happen. To be the first is definitely an honor."
This moment marks a historic achievement for O&rsquo;Neal as he becomes the fourth NBA player to have his jersey retired by three different franchises, joining an elite list that features all-time greats Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich. &ldquo;The Big Diesel&rdquo; also has his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat after he led them to championships.
Watch the full ceremony below:
<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HhBtm0IAWpw?si=KwdPk3U7RbBgk1Gh" width="100%" height="325" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>

The Orlando Magic retired the jersey of Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O’Neal in a ceremony on Tuesday night.

Orlando Magic retire Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey

Buddy Hield had another good game in a Sixers uniform and the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
The newly-minted Sixer had 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9/13 from the field with 5 triples made.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one. Tyrese Maxey made just one out of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
The newly-minted Sixer had 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9/13 from the field with 5 triples made.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one. Tyrese Maxey made just one out of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield led the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9/13 from the field with 5 triples made.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one. Tyrese Maxey made just one out of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield continued his strong play since joining the Sixers, leading the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9/13 from the field with 5 triples made.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one. Tyrese Maxey made just one out of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield continued his strong play since joining the Sixers, leading the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9-of-13 from the field with 5 triples made.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one. Tyrese Maxey made just one out of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield continued his strong play since joining the Sixers, leading the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9-of-13 from the field with 5 triples.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one. Tyrese Maxey made just one out of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield continued his strong play since joining the Sixers, leading the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9-of-13 from the field with 5 triples.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one point. Tyrese Maxey made just one out of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield continued his strong play since joining the Sixers, leading the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9-of-13 from the field with 5 triples.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one point. Tyrese Maxey made just one of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end to allow the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield continued his strong play since joining the Sixers, leading the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9-of-13 from the field with 5 triples.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one point. Tyrese Maxey made just one of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end, allowing the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be bound to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star weekend, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers cooled down the hottest team in the NBA with a big 123-121 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.
Newcomer Buddy Hield continued his strong play since joining the Sixers, leading the way with 24 points and 8 assists including two big threes under five minutes to go to keep the Cavs at bay. He shot an efficient 9-of-13 from the field with 5 triples.
However, it took an endgame scare for the Sixers to pull out the win after a late 9-0 Cavs run in a 58-second span that cut the lead to just one point. Tyrese Maxey made just one of two free throws to leave the door open for Cleveland, but Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were not able to convert their attempts on the other end, allowing the Sixers to escape.&nbsp;
The victory was particularly remarkable for the Sixers, who are currently just 2-8 over their last 10 games without the reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who is recovering from surgery to repair his left knee. It took a team effort for the Sixers against a streaking Cavs team, who had won their last nine games and 17 of their last 18.
Supplementing Hield were Kelly Oubre and Maxey, who had 24 and 22 points respectively. New Sixer Cameron Payne chipped in 15 points as Philadelphia had six players in double figures.
Mitchell, who will be heading to Indianapolis next week for the All-Star Game, delivered another All-Star performance with 36 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while Garland added 21 points and 9 assists in a losing effort for the Cavs.

The undermanned Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-121 on Monday night, cooling down the NBA's hottest team.

Buddy Hield, Sixers snap Cavaliers 9-game winning streak

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This seemed like the most likely scenario for Lowry, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday.
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy). He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This seemed like the most likely scenario for Lowry, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy). He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This seemed like the most likely scenario for Lowry, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy). He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.
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After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This seemed like the most likely scenario for Lowry, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy). He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.
Lowry&nbsp;

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This seemed like the most likely scenario for Lowry, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy). He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.
Lowry, 37, is a six-time NBA All-Star who won a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This was the most likely scenario for Lowry, who is a Philadelphia native. <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy). He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.
Lowry, 37, is a six-time NBA All-Star who won a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This was the most likely scenario for the Philadelphia native, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy). He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.
Lowry, 37, is a six-time NBA All-Star who won a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This was the most likely scenario for the Philadelphia native, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy).
He hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, but he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.
Lowry, 37, is a six-time NBA All-Star who won a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This was the most likely scenario for the Philadelphia native, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy).
While he hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard.
Lowry, 37, is a six-time NBA All-Star who won a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1756515389058560257" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
This was the most likely scenario for the Philadelphia native, as <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-buyout-rumors-76ers-linked-to-lowry-dinwiddie-morris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our Hunter Simpson noted</a> right after the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday:
"Lowry is a Philly native and the most likely option if he were to be bought out. He would be a slight upgrade over Patrick Beverley, who was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (although he wouldn't match Beverley's energy).
"While he hasn&rsquo;t officially been bought out by the Charlotte Hornets yet, he is expected to be. Averaging just over 8 points per game, Lowry would be used as the team's primary backup point guard."
Lowry, 37, is a six-time NBA All-Star who won a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.

After getting bought out by the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kyle Lowry will sign with Philadelphia 76ers after buyout

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal, according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.
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The move gives the young Thunder some much-needed veteran presence and additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for a playoff push this season. OKC currently has a 35-17 record, good for fourth in the Western Conference.&nbsp;
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Biyombo, a 31-year-old free agent, has played 30 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before getting waived. He averaged 5.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and he is expected to shore up a Thunder frontline that only features rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren and second-year big man Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal, according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania.
The move gives the young Thunder some much-needed veteran presence and additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for a playoff push this season. OKC currently has a 35-17 record, good for fourth in the Western Conference.&nbsp;
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Biyombo, a 31-year-old free agent, has played 30 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before getting waived. He averaged 5.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and he is expected to shore up a Thunder frontline that only features rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren and second-year big man Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania</a>.
The move gives the young Thunder another much-needed veteran presence and additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for a playoff push this season. OKC currently has a 35-17 record, good for fourth in the Western Conference.&nbsp;
Biyombo, a 31-year-old free agent, has played 30 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before getting waived. He averaged 5.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and he is expected to shore up a Thunder frontline that only features rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren and second-year big man Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania</a>.
The move gives the young Thunder another much-needed veteran presence and additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for a playoff push this season. OKC currently has a 35-17 record, good for fourth-best in the Western Conference.&nbsp;
Biyombo, a 31-year-old free agent, has played 30 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before getting waived. He averaged 5.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and he is expected to shore up a Thunder frontline that only features rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren and second-year big man Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania</a>.
The move gives the young Thunder another much-needed veteran presence and additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for a playoff push this season. OKC currently has a 35-17 record, good for fourth-best in the Western Conference.&nbsp;
Biyombo, 31, has played 30 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before getting waived. He averaged 5.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and he is expected to shore up a Thunder frontline that only features rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren and second-year big man Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania</a>.
The move gives the young Thunder another much-needed veteran presence and additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for a playoff push this season. OKC currently has a 35-17 record, good for fourth-best in the Western Conference.&nbsp;
Biyombo, 31, played 30 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before getting waived. He averaged 5.2 points and 6.4 rebounds and he is expected to shore up a Thunder frontline that only features rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren and second-year big man Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Athletic&rsquo;s Shams Charania</a>.
The move gives the young Thunder another much-needed veteran presence and additional frontcourt depth as they prepare for a playoff push this season. OKC currently has a 35-17 record, good for fourth-best in the Western Conference.&nbsp;
Biyombo, 31, played 30 games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season before getting waived. He averaged 5.2 points and 6.4 rebounds, and he is expected to shore up a Thunder frontline that only features rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren and second-year big man Jaylin Williams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a minimum deal.

Thunder sign center Bismack Biyombo for rest of season

Mon Anthony Valmoria is the lead NBA writer for BasketballNews.com.&nbsp;