March 2014 Basketball Wiretap

Full List Of NBA All-Star Reserves

Jan 31, 2014 12:05 PM

Roy Hibbert, Joakim Noah, DeMar DeRozan, Joe Johnson, Paul Millsap and John Wall have been selected to the 2014 All-Star Game as Eastern Conference reserves.

Tony Parker, Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Dirk Nowitzki, James Harden, Chris Paul and Dwight Howard were named as Western Conference reserves.

Lance Stephenson, Kyle Lowry, Goran Dragic, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, DeAndre Jordan, Mike Conley, Arron Afflalo and Tim Duncan were not voted to the game.

The official announcement is forthcoming.

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Kyle Lowry Hears MVP Chants From Air Canada Centre Crowd

Jan 30, 2014 11:10 AM

Kyle Lowry had 33 points and 11 assists in the Toronto Raptors' 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

Lowry received "MVP" chants from the Air Canada Centre crowd.

Lowry has a strong All-Star candidacy, but is not certain to be voted in.

“I keep my fingers crossed that the coaches voted him in because he deserves it,” said Dwane Casey. “Right now he’s one of the best point guards in the league.”

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Davis, Drummond, Lillard, Valanciunas Headline Rising Stars Challenge

Jan 29, 2014 4:46 PM

Anthony Davis, Michael Carter-Williams, Trey Burke, Bradley Beal, Harrison Barnes, Pero Antic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steven Adams, Andrew Drummond, Tim Hardaway Jr., Terrence Jones, Damian Lillard, Victor Oladipo, Kelly Olynyk, Mason Plumlee, Jared Sullinger, Jonas Valanciunas and Dion Waiters have been named to the Rising Stars Challenge.

The rosters will be finalized following a draft by TNT personalities.

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Scott Brooks Named Head Coach Of Western Conference All-Stars

Jan 29, 2014 10:28 AM

Scott Brooks will be head coach of the the Western Conference All-Stars during the 2014 All-Star Game.

Brooks and his staff clinched All-Star coaching honors after the Oklahoma City Thunder secured the best record in the Western Conference through games played on Feb. 2.

Winners of their last eight games, Brooks has guided the Thunder to its best start in the Oklahoma City era (36-10). Through the first three months of the season, the Thunder has already strung together three win-streaks of eight or more games.

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Goran Dragic To Receive $1M Bonus If Named To All-Star Game

Jan 28, 2014 10:53 AM

Goran Dragic has excellent All-Star credentials as one of two players in the NBA averaging at least 19 points on 49 percent shooting and six assists per game with LeBron James being the other.

“If they put me there, I’ll probably be the happiest guy in the whole world,” Dragic said. “For the first five seasons, I couldn’t even imagine or think about that I could be there. If that happens, I think I’m going to cry or something.”

Dragic was so confident in his abilities that he negotiated a $1 million bonus for making an All-Star Game in his 2012 contract with the Suns.

Paul Coro/Arizona Republic

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Kobe Bryant Prefers Not To Play In All-Star Game

Jan 23, 2014 10:00 PM

Kobe Bryant was voted into this year's NBA All-Star Game as a starting guard, but the Los Angeles Lakers' star made it clear that he would rather not play in the event.

"No, I don't think so," Bryant said flatly.

"With all due respect to the fans who voted me in, and I certainly appreciate that ... but you've got to do the right thing as well. My feeling is you've got to reward these young guys for the work that they've been putting in."

Bryant admitted he'd play limited minutes if he has to play. He added he expected a two-game penalty from the NBA if he skipped it, meaning he might reluctantly suit up.

"It just means somebody will have to lose a spot, unfortunately," Bryant said. "Our backups will be playing a lot if I go in there and do my two minutes and sit down."

Mike Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times

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LeBron, Durant, George, Curry Headline All-Star Starters

Jan 23, 2014 8:57 PM

The 2014 NBA All-Star starters were announced Thursday night on TNT.

Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Kevin Love are the starters for the Western Conference.

The Eastern Conference will be represented by Dwyane Wade, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony.

The starters selected by the fans, who vote for two backcourt and three frontcourt players.

Durant, Curry, James and George all received more than one million votes.

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League Asks Paul George To Be In Dunk Contest, Three-Point, Skills Challenge

Jan 19, 2014 10:03 PM

Pau George has been asked by the NBA to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and Skills Challenge at the 2014 All-Star Game in New Orleans.

George hasn't declined, but has expressed a preference to enjoy the weekend.

George said he'll consider competing in one of the events though the chances are slim.

George had a highlight reel 360 dunk on Saturday.

GIF via @SBNationGIF.

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All-Star Jerseys Feature Fleur De Lys, Sleeves

Jan 16, 2014 12:34 PM

The NBA's All-Star jerseys feature a fleur de lys and sleeves.

Adidas, provider of the NBA's uniforms, has been experimenting with sleeved jerseys since last season.

On Christmas Day, every team wore sleeves, which led to complains by some players.

The French website Basket4Ballers.com leaked the photo and the design was confirmed by UniWatch.

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Dwight Howard Declined Invitation To Dunk Contest In New Orleans

Jan 15, 2014 1:37 PM

Dwight Howard revealed on Wednesday that he was invited to participate in the NBA dunk contest next month in New Orleans, but he declined.

Howard, 28, cited he is too old to participate in the event.

Howard won the 2008 dunk contest.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

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Frank Vogel To Coach Eastern Conference All-Star Team

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Curry Surpasses Paul For Second-Most All-Star Votes Among West Guards

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