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The Most Entertaining Moments From the 2019 NBA All-Star Game

With the 2019 All-Star Game in the books, we take a look at some of its most entertaining moments, including the Dwyane Wade to LeBron alley-oop, Giannis's insane dunk and much more.

by Rohan Nadkarni

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Will Zion Headline NBA's 2020 Dunk Contest?

by Jeremy Woo

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How Should NBA Deal With Its Most Prominent Problems?

by Rohan Nadkarni

2019 NBA All Star Commissioner's Media Availability

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2019 NBA All-Star Game Takeaways: Kevin Durant Wins MVP as Draft Format Shines

Team LeBron mounted a second-half comeback to defeat Team Giannis, 178-164. Kevin Durant was the game's MVP as the power of the NBA's new draft format shined once again.

by Andrew Sharp

NBA

Kemba Walker Opens Up About His Special Bond With the City of Charlotte

With the NBA All-Star Game coming to Charlotte this weekend, Hornets star Kemba Walker sits down with SI to discuss his career, Bronx roots, and what his future holds.

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Why Everyone Is Losing the Anthony Davis Saga

The for-now Pelicans forward was candid with the media about his trade demand during All-Star Weekend availability. That’s not necessarily a good thing.

by Rohan Nadkarni

2019 NBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability

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NBA All-Star Media Day: Anthony Davis Leaves the Door Open For All 29 Teams

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the NBA All-Stars spoke their minds during Media Day, shining light on some of the sport's biggest topics.

by Josiah Turner

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NBA

'I’ll Be the Alpha': Suns Rookie Deandre Ayton's Desire to Take on a Leadership Role

Rookie center Deandre Ayton will participate in the All-Star Weekend festivities. But individual accolades aren't enough for the 2018 No. 1 pick—he wants to bring the Suns back to greatness.

by Kaelen Jones

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NBA

The Trouble With Dell Demps: Why the Pelicans Needed to Move On

Former Pelicans GM Dell Demps tried to split the difference between rebuilding and contending and accomplished neither. After how the Anthony Davis trade situation unfolded, New Orleans had no choice but to let him go.

by Rob Mahoney

NBA

Why NBA Scouts Are Skipping Out on the Pageantry of All-Star Weekend

Whether it’s the sensational play of Israeli guard Deni Avdija, Zion Williamson’s tour de force, or both, no-frills basketball gyms are more likely to pull in NBA personnel this weekend. Even during a three-day event full of pageantry, competitive basketball usually takes precedence.

by Jeremy Woo

Boogie and the dubs

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NBA

DeMarcus Cousins Widens the Distance Between the Warriors and the Rest of the NBA

Slightly different cast, same story. After an uncharacteristic stretch of bad basketball and worse vibes, the defending champs started playing like the Warriors of old. Then they welcomed DeMarcus Cousins, giving the NBA's best offense yet another All-Star weapon.

by Andrew Sharp

CELTICS PURSUIT OF AD

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Inside the Celtics’ Pursuit of Anthony Davis

The Celtics have refused to dangle Jayson Tatum, but they believe Anthony Davis will end up in Boston this summer if the Pelicans don't make a deal before the deadline.

by Chris Mannix

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Kawhi Has Become Marketable for Not Being Marketable

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2019 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: Top 80 Prospects

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Kyle O'Quinn, the Rare HBCU Alum to Reach the NBA

Podcasts

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Who Is to Blame for the Celtics' Struggles This Season?

The Celtics have been one of the biggest disappointments this season after being pegged to win the Eastern Conference. So who is to blame?

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

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NBA

Will the Pelicans Regret Passing on the Lakers' Anthony Davis Offer?

The Pelicans passed on the Lakers' trade offer and kept Anthony Davis in hopes of landing a better deal in the summer. Will they regret that decision?

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

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NBA

Why the Kristaps Porzingis Trade Is a Massive Win for the Mavericks

The Mavericks will add All-Star Kristaps Porzingis to a roster that already has one budding star in Luka Doncic. The Open Floor podcast talks the trade and why Dallas came out as huge winners over the Knicks.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

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NBA

Should the Celtics Include Jayson Tatum in an Anthony Davis Trade?

Should the Celtics offer rising star Jayson Tatum in a package for Pelicans' Anthony Davis? The Open Floor podcast debates that and more.

by Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

The Front Office

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2019 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Zion Williamson Remains on Top

In our latest mock draft, Murray State's Ja Morant continues to rise up the draft board, while Duke's star trio dominates the top five. The Front Office projects the first 30 picks.

by Jeremy Woo

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JAN 19 Spalding Hoophall Classic

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NBA Draft Dispatch: 2020 Class, HoopHall Standouts and More

It's not too early to dive into future NBA Draft classes. Sports Illustrated's Front Office reports on potential lottery prospects and standouts from the 2019 HoopHall Classic.

by Jeremy Woo

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NBA

Five Mid-Major NBA Draft Prospects to Watch

While most prospects are merely just that, NBA talent evaluators are always keeping tabs on unheralded, mid-major prospects like Utah State's Neemias Queta and BYU's Yoeli Childs.

by Jeremy Woo

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NBA

NBA Draft Big Board 3.0: Zion Williamson Remains on Top, Ja Morant Moves Into Top Three

With conference play on the horizon, The Crossover's Front Office reveals its updated big board and analysis for the top-80 prospects in the 2019 NBA draft.

by Jeremy Woo

Features

Minnesota Timberwolves v New Orleans Pelicans

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NBA

Could Pelicans Run Afoul of NBA's Anti-Tanking, Anti-Resting Rules After Keeping Anthony Davis?

Despite a whirlwind of rumors before the trade deadline passed, Anthony Davis will remain in New Orleans until at least this July. But with the Pelicans likely trying to maximize their draft pick, could they run afoul of the league's anti-tanking or anti-resting policies?

by Michael McCann

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NBA

There's Only One Way Forward for the Wizards

What's next for the Wizards following John Wall's devastating injury and the Otto Porter trade? The Crossover examines Washington's tumultuous season and future.

by Andrew Sharp

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NBA

Sterling Brown Wants Worst Night of His Life to Lead to Better Days

A routine trip to Walgreen's turned into the worst night of Sterling Brown's life when he was unlawfully arrested and tasered. Instead of simply placing that moment in his rear view, Sterling is using it to help others and promote reform.

by DeAntae Prince

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Tech & Media

After His Postgame Media Rant, Kevin Durant Went on a Media…Tour?

After Kevin Durant criticized the media in a postgame press conference, he made appearances on several news outlets. But this was no apology tour.

by Jacob Feldman

Profiles

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Courting Kawhi: Can the Raptors Sell Their Star on a Future in Toronto?

The Raptors might not have the cachet of the Lakers or the SoCal location of the Clippers, but they have a head start. Toronto has one year to sell Kawhi Leonard on the future of the franchise.

by Chris Mannix

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NBA

Luka Dončić Lives to Put on a Show

Unlike many of his foreign-born predecessors, Mavericks rookie Luka Dončić arrived in the NBA with an extensive résumé. The league is finding out that the skills that allowed him to dominate overseas definitely translate to the NBA.

by Rob Mahoney

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NBA

Billy King Still Wears ‘The Trade’ Like a Scarlet Letter

The deal was only one of many in his career, but former Nets GM Billy King still can't quite shake the trade he made to bring Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry to Brooklyn. Nearly five years later, he still wears the decision like a scarlet letter.

by Chris Mannix

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Future Issue

Trae Young Is the Ultimate Weapon for Tomorrow’s NBA

Trae Young is a steely-eyed sniper with no conscience about hoisting 30-footers, but he's also thoughtful enough to navigate the hazards that come with starring in a league dominated by social media.

by Andrew Sharp

Video

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Nike Looks to the Future with Self-Lacing Basketball Performance Shoes

SI sat down with legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield to discuss the company's new self-lacing basketball performance shoes.

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Crossover TV: What Type of Impact Will Boogie Cousins Make on the Warriors?

DeMarcus Cousins is set to make his Warriors debut in the coming weeks, what type of impact can Boogie make for Golden State?

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Jayson Tatum Displays Some Self Awareness

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Will Harden or Giannis End Up With the NBA MVP Award?

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Let's Give Luka Doncic Rookie of the Year Right Now

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Oklahoma City Thunder v Philadelphia 76ers

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The 30 NBA Team Mega Trade

All 30 teams are looking for something at the NBA Trade Deadline. So why not throw them all into one big mega-trade and see if we can’t make everyone happy?

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Boogie Cousins Is Back and the League Is Doomed

DeMarcus Cousins looked surprisingly spry in his first game back from a torn Achilles, which is bad news for all the NBA teams who aren’t the Golden State Warriors.

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Can the Pelicans Use the Trade Deadline to Build Around Anthony Davis?

The shadow of Anthony Davis hangs over the New Orleans Pelicans and their up-and-down season. Is there anything they can do to change course at the trade deadline?

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Kyrie Irving Is Learning How Hard Leadership Is

Celtics star Kyrie Irving reached out to LeBron James to apologize to his former teammate. The reason for his apology? Realizing leadership is no walk in the park.

Will Zion Headline NBA's 2020 Dunk Contest?

How Should NBA Deal With Its Most Prominent Problems?

ASG Saturday Grades: How Did Dunk Contest, Shootout Fare?

Khris Middleton and the Virtues of Doing Less

How the NBA Used Its Power to Push for Change in NC

How Blake Griffin Remade His Body Into All-Star Form

Kemba Walker Still in Awe of All-Star Status

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The Front Office

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FanSided/The Step Back

Will Zion Headline NBA's 2020 Dunk Contest?

How Should NBA Deal With Its Most Prominent Problems?

ASG Saturday Grades: How Did Dunk Contest, Shootout Fare?

Khris Middleton and the Virtues of Doing Less

How the NBA Used Its Power to Push for Change in NC

How Blake Griffin Remade His Body Into All-Star Form

Kemba Walker Still in Awe of All-Star Status

Podcasts

The Front Office

Features

Profiles

Video

FanSided/The Step Back

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