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Although he failed to kiss the rim, as intended, Anfernee Simons still bested Knicks rookie Obi Toppin in the final round to become the first Trail Blazers player to win the NBA dunk contest.

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are both out of the All-Star Game due to contact tracing. Zion Williamson replaced Embiid in the starting lineup for Team Durant.

Atlanta hosts all the NBA All-Star Game festivities. It’s Team LeBron vs. Team Durant plus all the action from the dunk contest, skills challenge and more.

Blake Griffin has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for the rest of the season. The team imagines him as a small-ball center option off the bench.

Atlanta hosts all the NBA All-Star Game festivities. It’s Team LeBron vs. Team Durant plus all the action from the dunk contest, skills challenge and more.

Kawhi Leonard said Sunday at the NBA All-Star Game that he is planning to play for coach Gregg Popovich again and chase a gold medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are both out of the All-Star Game due to contact tracing. Zion Williamson will replace Embiid in the starting lineup for Team Durant.

A Kobe Bryant rookie card sold for $1.795 million late Saturday on Goldin Auctions, one of the most expensive basketball cards ever sold.

The picks are in. Check out the full rosters facing off during Sunday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta.