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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots a three-pointer against Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season

It’s happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be the format for this season’s NBA All-Star Game.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket between Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and center Steven Adams (12) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder open title defense by winning 2-OT thriller vs. Rockets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including two from the free-throw line with 2.3 seconds remaining in double overtime, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-124 home win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday in the season opener.

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first picks of NBA Draft

When the Duke product heard his name called Wednesday at No. 1 overall in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, he experienced a flurry of emotions.

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dribbles the ball against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Duke’s Cooper Flagg declares for NBA draft

Wooden Award winner and Duke freshman Cooper Flag is the projected No. 1 overall pick in the June 25 draft in New York.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on during a stoppage in play during the first half of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Phot

Lakers trade Anthony Davis to Mavericks for Luka Doncic in major NBA shakeup

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks, acquiring five-time NBA All-Star guard Luka Doncic.

Lebron James of United States in action. Michael Conroy/Pool via REUTERS

Basketball: U.S. crush Serbia, South Sudan overcome Puerto Rico

Defending champions the US won their Group C opener against Serbia 110-84 in front of an ecstatic crowd in one of the most anticipated games of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament.