June 2024 Basketball Wiretap

Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren Headline 2024 Rising Stars Rosters

Jan 30, 2024 9:51 PM

The NBA has announced the 28 players who will participate in the 2024 Rising Stars game that will take place on Feb. 16th in Indianapolis. 

The player pool consists of 11 NBA rookies, 10 second-year NBA players and seven NBA G League players.

NBA Rookies

  • Bilal Coulibaly (Guard | Washington Wizards)
  • Keyonte George (Guard | Utah Jazz)
  • Jordan Hawkins (Guard | New Orleans Pelicans)
  • Scoot Henderson (Guard | Portland Trail Blazers)
  • Chet Holmgren (Frontcourt | Oklahoma City Thunder)
  • Jaime Jaquez. Jr. (Frontcourt | Miami Heat)
  • Dereck Lively II (Frontcourt | Dallas Mavericks)
  • Brandon Miller (Frontcourt | Charlotte Hornets)
  • Brandin Podziemski (Guard | Golden State Warriors)
  • Cason Wallace (Guard | Oklahoma City Thunder)
  • Victor Wembanyama (Frontcourt | San Antonio Spurs)

NBA Sophomores

  • Paolo Banchero (Frontcourt | Orlando Magic)
  • Dyson Daniels (Guard | New Orleans Pelicans)
  • Jalen Duren (Frontcourt | Detroit Pistons)
  • Jaden Ivey (Guard | Detroit Pistons)
  • Walker Kessler (Frontcourt | Utah Jazz)
  • Bennedict Mathurin (Guard | Indiana Pacers)
  • Keegan Murray (Frontcourt | Sacramento Kings)
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Guard | Portland Trail Blazers)
  • Jabari Smith Jr. (Frontcourt | Houston Rockets)
  • Jalen Williams (Frontcourt | Oklahoma City Thunder)

NBA G League Players

  • Izan Almansa (Frontcourt | G League Ignite)
  • Matas Buzelis (Frontcourt | G League Ignite)
  • Ron Holland (Frontcourt | G League Ignite)
  • Mac McClung (Guard | Osceola Magic)
  • Tyler Smith (Frontcourt | G League Ignite)
  • Oscar Tshiebwe (Frontcourt | Indiana Mad Ants)*
  • Alondes Williams (Guard | Sioux Falls Skyforce)

*Two-Way Player

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Steph Curry, Sabrina Ionescu To Compete In 3-Point Shootout At All-Star Weekend

Jan 26, 2024 1:22 AM

Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will compete against each other in a three-point shootout during All-Star Weekend, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Curry was not named as a starter for the All-Star Game.

All-Star Weekend is scheduled for February 16-18.  

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Tyrese Haliburton Headlines 2024 NBA All-Star Starters

Jan 25, 2024 9:54 PM

Tyrese Haliburton of the host Indiana Pacers headlines the 2024 NBA All-Star Starters. The 73rd All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, February 18th. 

Eastern Conference Starters

Giannis Antetokounmpo*
Joel Embiid
Jayson Tatum
Tyrese Haliburton
Damian Lillard

Western Conference Starters

LeBron James*
Kevin Durant
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

* = denotes team captain

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Clippers Awarded 2026 NBA All-Star Game

Jan 16, 2024 2:48 PM

The NBA has awarded the 2026 All-Star Game to the Los Angeles Clippers. The game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Feb. 15, 2026.

The Clippers will open Intuit Dome next season.

“The Intuit Dome promises to present a unique and innovative live basketball experience which will be an extraordinary venue for the NBA All-Star Game in 2026,” said Adam Silver. “Thanks again to Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and the Clippers organization for their commitment to delivering a world-class showcase of the very best of our sport.”

This will mark the record seventh NBA All-Star in the Los Angeles area, which hosted the event in 2018, 2011, 2004, 1983, 1972 and 1963.

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Victor Wembanyama To Participate In Skills Challenge

Jan 16, 2024 1:11 AM

Victor Wembanyama plans to participate in the Skills Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

All-Star Weekend runs from February 16 through 18.

Wembanyama is averaging 19.6 points and 10.3 rebounds on the season. 

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Clippers To Host 2026 All-Star Game

Jan 13, 2024 12:53 AM

The Los Angeles Clippers will host the 2026 All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome, sources told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.

The NBA will make an official announcement on Tuesday.

The Kia Forum will also play a role during All-Star Weekend.

The Clippers will move into the Intuit Dome for the 2024-25 season. 

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LeBron, Giannis, Luka, Haliburton Lead First NBA All-Star Voting Returns

Jan 4, 2024 1:29 PM

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of 2024 NBA All-Star Voting. The game will take place in Indianapolis. 

Joining James (West frontcourt) and Antetokounmpo (East frontcourt) as top vote-getters at their respective position groups are the Luka Doncic (West guard) and Tyrese Haliburton (East guard).

Fans account for 50 percent of the vote to determine the starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Current NBA players and a media panel account for 25 percent each.

Western Conference

Frontcourt:

  1. LeBron James (LAL) - 2,008,645
  2. Kevin Durant (PHX) - 1,807,394
  3. Nikola Jokic (DEN) - 1,636,041
  4. Anthony Davis (LAL) - 988,225
  5. Kawhi Leonard (LAC) - 669,320
  6. Paul George (LAC) - 420,606
  7. Alperen Sengün (HOU) - 335,115
  8. Victor Wembanyama (SAS) - 221,220
  9. Chet Holmgren (OKC) - 186,582
  10. Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) - 139,642

Guards:

  1. Luka Doncié (DAL) - 1,452,733
  2. Stephen Curry (GSW) - 1,394,980
  3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) - 966,927
  4. James Harden (LAC) - 431,951
  5. Kyrie Irving (DAL) - 388,170
  6. Anthony Edwards (MIN) - 289,744
  7. Ja Morant (MEM) - 288,667
  8. De Aaron Fox (SAC) - 210,911
  9. Klay Thompson (GSW) - 183,274
  10. Austin Reaves (LAL) - 170,500

Eastern Conference

Frontcourt:

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) - 2,171,812
  2. Joel Embiid (PHI) - 1,844,025
  3. Jayson Tatum (BOS) - 1,765,919
  4. Jimmy Butler (MIA) - 767,913
  5. Jaylen Brown (BOS) - 426,589
  6. Bam Adebayo (MIA) - 238,485
  7. Mikal Bridges (BKN) - 203,009
  8. Kristaps Porzingis (BOS) - 197,234
  9. Kyle Kuzma (WAS) - 178,563
  10. Paolo Banchero (ORL) - 163,588

Guards:

  1. Tyrese Haliburton (IND) - 1,380,795
  2. Damian Lillard (MIL) - 955,751
  3. Trae Young (ATL) - 873,979
  4. Donovan Mitchell (CLE) - 624,819
  5. Tyrese Maxey (PHI) - 480,062
  6. Jalen Brunson (NYK) - 374,448
  7. LaMelo Ball (CHA) - 233,017
  8. Derrick White (BOS) - 175,940
  9. DeMar DeRozan (CHI) - 175,233
  10. Jrue Holiday (BOS) - 145,144

 

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