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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.

Former NBA basketball player and coach Lenny Wilkens smiles before his statue unveiling event outside Climate Pledge Arena, June 28, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who coached the most games in NBA history, dies at 88

Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach, has died, his family said Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives to the basket with Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder, left, defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

NBA players set record with 16 40-point games in first week of season

If it seems like there’s never been this many high-scoring performances in the first few days of a season, that’s because this indeed is unprecedented.

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.

Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Thunder cap incredible season by beating Pacers in Game 7 to win NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder capped an extraordinary season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Thunder pack counterpunch in Game 2, even series with Pacers

Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Thunder threw plenty of haymakers, helping Oklahoma City to a 123-107 victory to even the best-of-seven series 1-1 going into Wednesday’s Game 3 in Indianapolis.