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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.

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.

FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

The NBA has strict rules against betting on its games, and the consequences are clear. Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier are out of the league indefinitely.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) looks to pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler III, Warriors down LeBron James-less Lakers in opener

Jimmy Butler III scored 31 points and Stephen Curry added 23 as the visiting Golden State Warriors opened the season with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) raises his arm to pump up the crowd after making a shot against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Led by Julius Randle, Wolves top Warriors to clinch series

Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors to clinch their Western Conference semifinal series.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) holds onto the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Third-quarter explosion lifts Wolves to 3-1 lead on Warriors

Anthony Edwards poured 11 of his 30 points into a 17-0 third-quarter flurry as the Minnesota Timberwolves moved within one win of a second consecutive berth in the Western Conference finals with a 117-110 road win over the Golden State Warriors.