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Recent All-Star Break news, rumors

  • Report: NBA targeting March 25 for trade deadline
    • Report: NBA targeting March 25 for trade deadline
    This year the deadline is after the All-Star break....2020
  • Report: The NBA targeting March 25 for trade deadline
    • Report: The NBA targeting March 25 for trade deadline
    This year the deadline is after the All-Star break....2020
  • How will the NBA season actually work? What we know and don't know about 2020-21
    • How will the NBA season actually work? What we know and don't know about 2020-21
    What happens when a player tests positive for COVID-19? Is there an All-Star break? We're tackling the biggest questions facing the new season....2020
  • • NBA postpones 2021 All-Star Game, announces Indianapolis will host event in 2024
    Removing the All-Star break will give the league more schedule flexibility...2020
  • • NBA cancels 2021 All-Star Game, announces Indianapolis will host event in 2024
    Removing the All-Star break will give the league more schedule flexibility...2020
  • • What’s the latest in the NHL’s return-to-play hopes?
    Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports No one is sure if we’ll see NHL players back on the ice any time soon If the NHL takes the ice on January 1st for their 2020-21 season, there will be players — through no fault of their own — who haven’t set foot in a rink for competitive game play since early- to mid-March. That, of course, is the league’s best-case goal for the upcoming year. Since their...2020
  • • NBA reveals new format for 2020-21 season, tentative calendar with All-Star break
    The NBA has officially announced its new format for the 2020-21 season in addition to its tentative calendar for the upcoming campaign. Similarly to the 2019-20 season, there will once again be some play-in games for the final playoff spots in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. With the “NBA Bubble” serving as the stage […] The post NBA reveals new format for 2020-21 seaso...2020
  • NBA sets 2-part schedule release, play-in tourney
    • NBA sets 2-part schedule release, play-in tourney
    The NBA announced Tuesday that the 2020-21 schedule will be released in two halves, with the All-Star break in between and a play-in tournament set for May 18-21....2020
  • • NBA trade season begins Monday; tentative 2020-21 schedule released
    The NBA trade season officially kicks off on Monday, with the league’s moratorium on deals ending at noon ET, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In addition, the NBA also has a tentative schedule for the 2020-21 season. As many probably already know, the season will tip off on Dec. 22. The All-Star break, with the […] The post NBA trade season begins Monday; tentative 2020-2...2020
  • • 2021 Draft Order “Highly Likely” To Be Based On 2020 Win-Loss Record
    We already know that the 2021 draft will undergo one notable change, as the draft will be held during the All-Star break in July rather than its normal spot a month earlier in June.  In regards to the draft order, however, it appears the status quo will be in effect, as ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports…...2020

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All-Star Break injury and suspension

  • • What’s the latest in the NHL’s return-to-play hopes?
    Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports No one is sure if we’ll see NHL players back on the ice any time soon If the NHL takes the ice on January 1st for their 2020-21 season, there will be players — through no fault of their own — who haven’t set foot in a rink for competitive game play since early- to mid-March. That, of course, is the league’s best-case goal for the upcoming year. Since their...2020
  • • Nuggets complete 14-day quarantine after staffer tested positive for COVID-19
    The Nuggets have completed their 14-day quarantine, Mark Medina of USA Today tweets. The team released a statement on March 19 that an undisclosed member of the organization tested positive for COVID-19. That person is now considered “symptom free,” Medina adds. We have more on the Nuggets: Rookie forward Michael Porter Jr. said the suspension of play has allowed his right ankle to fully heal, Mik...2020
  • • Kemba Walker won't know how knee will respond to live competition
    Kemba Walker‘s left knee is feeling better, but the Celtics guard won’t know how it’s going to respond to competition until he gets to test it against someone, writes A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. Walker has gotten plenty of time to rest since the league shut down three weeks ago. “The knee is doing well,” he said. “It’s difficult because I don’t have anyone around to give me treatments...2020
  • • Twitter Tuesday: The curious case of Big Z, Martin Kaut and puppies
    Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images And who might the Avalanche re-sign this year? Journal Entry: Day 12 without hockey. Day 7 of my quarantine... Morale is at an all-time low. I’m beginning to slowly wither away into nothingness. I’ve resorted to watching marble racing and competitive eating just to quench my thirst and desire for sports and competition. I’ve worn the same pair of swe...2020
  • • Report: Mets’ SP Noah Syndergaard expected to undergo Tommy John surgery
    New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The news is crushing for a team that had World Series aspirations in 2020, even with the MLB season suspended indefinitely. The 27-year-old would have lined up as the New York’s No. 2 starter behind Jacob deGrom, helping...2020
  • • Jusuf Nurkic plans to return on March 15
    Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic intends to make his return to the court on March 15 against Houston, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). Nurkic will be making his comeback nearly a year after suffering the devastating leg injuries that sidelined him for the end of the 2018-19 season and most of the 2019-20 campaign. “I’m ready to help my team make the playoffs,” Nurkic told ...2020
  • • Brad Stevens: Kemba Walker to play vs. Nets Tuesday night
    Kemba Walker will return to action on Tuesday night for the Celtics as they host the Nets, head coach Brad Stevens confirmed (Twitter link via Tim Bontemps of ESPN). Walker, who has missed Boston’s five games since the All-Star break due to a nagging knee injury, will play approximately 20-25 minutes, according to Stevens. Here’s more from around the Atlantic: New Knicks president of basketball op...2020
  • • A view from the parapet: Readying for the final campaigns
    Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images A bi-weekly view at the rest of the Metro division ...2020
  • • Report: Sixers’ Ben Simmons suffered nerve impingement in lower back
    It sure looks like the struggling Philadelphia 76er will be without All-Star point guard Ben Simmons for a substantial amount of time. After sitting out the first game after the All-Star break with back issues, Simmons suffered a lower-back injury early in Saturday night’s blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. After going through tests over the past two days, Simmons suffered a nerve impingement to...2020
  • • Sixers will use a committee approach at point guard in Ben Simmons’ absence
    It remains unclear how long Ben Simmons‘ back injury will sideline him, but it’s not a day-to-day thing, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. The Sixers star departed early in Philly’s matchup with Milwaukee on Saturday when his back flared up. He’s still undergoing treatment and evaluation, and a course of action will be decided upon soon, Wojnarowski adds. Coach Brett Brown will use a committee ap...2020

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All-Star Break lifestyle

  • • Cannon Blasts: What to do during the bye week
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links After surging to a 16-2-4 record in their last 22 games, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a much-deserved break. The players who carried the load can rest up, and those that have been injured can continue to heal. In the meantime, what the heck are we supposed to do this week? Here are some ideas: Admire some art! I ofte...2020
  • • Channing Frye on decision to retire: 'Everybody knew it was coming'
    A vacation over the All-Star break cemented Channing Frye‘s decision to finish his career at the end of this season, he tells Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Frye said the experience helped him realize he wants to spend more time with his family without the distractions of the NBA lifestyle. “I went to Puerto Rico with my kids and I saw our best friends who live down there and their kids are 12, 11,...2019
  • • Luis Severino overhauls diet to combat fatigue
    New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino felt himself growing fatigued toward the end of the 2018 season, and he does not want that happening again. Severino has begun consuming more vegetables and water and cutting fried foods, sweets and fast food out of his diet entirely. He’s already lost 12-15 pounds as a result and runs more, too. “Where I came from, we just eat anything we see in the fridge, ...2019

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All-Star Break trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Report: NBA targeting March 25 for trade deadline
    This year the deadline is after the All-Star break....2020
  • • Report: The NBA targeting March 25 for trade deadline
    This year the deadline is after the All-Star break....2020
  • • What’s the latest in the NHL’s return-to-play hopes?
    Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports No one is sure if we’ll see NHL players back on the ice any time soon If the NHL takes the ice on January 1st for their 2020-21 season, there will be players — through no fault of their own — who haven’t set foot in a rink for competitive game play since early- to mid-March. That, of course, is the league’s best-case goal for the upcoming year. Since their...2020
  • • NBA trade season begins Monday; tentative 2020-21 schedule released
    The NBA trade season officially kicks off on Monday, with the league’s moratorium on deals ending at noon ET, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In addition, the NBA also has a tentative schedule for the 2020-21 season. As many probably already know, the season will tip off on Dec. 22. The All-Star break, with the […] The post NBA trade season begins Monday; tentative 2020-2...2020
  • • 2021 Draft Order “Highly Likely” To Be Based On 2020 Win-Loss Record
    We already know that the 2021 draft will undergo one notable change, as the draft will be held during the All-Star break in July rather than its normal spot a month earlier in June.  In regards to the draft order, however, it appears the status quo will be in effect, as ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports…...2020
  • • Nuggets complete 14-day quarantine after staffer tested positive for COVID-19
    The Nuggets have completed their 14-day quarantine, Mark Medina of USA Today tweets. The team released a statement on March 19 that an undisclosed member of the organization tested positive for COVID-19. That person is now considered “symptom free,” Medina adds. We have more on the Nuggets: Rookie forward Michael Porter Jr. said the suspension of play has allowed his right ankle to fully heal, Mik...2020
  • • Twitter Tuesday: The curious case of Big Z, Martin Kaut and puppies
    Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images And who might the Avalanche re-sign this year? Journal Entry: Day 12 without hockey. Day 7 of my quarantine... Morale is at an all-time low. I’m beginning to slowly wither away into nothingness. I’ve resorted to watching marble racing and competitive eating just to quench my thirst and desire for sports and competition. I’ve worn the same pair of swe...2020
  • • NHL discusses contingency plans during Board of Governors conference call
    Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Can the NHL salvage the remainder of the season With so much uncertainty in the world right now, it’s nearly impossible for businesses to plan for when they can start working back to normalcy - the NHL is no different. In a step to discuss contingency plans, Gary Bettman and league executives held a conference call with the Board of Governors this past Monday. On the c...2020
  • • Cavaliers don’t regret giving Kevin Love a four-year, $120M extension?
    The Cavaliers continue to value Kevin Love highly and don’t regret giving him a four-year, $120MM contract extension, according to Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Love’s attitude and play improved once J.B. Bickerstaff replaced John Beilein as head coach after the All-Star break. The Cavs don’t feel the need to dump salary this offseason, Fedor continues, so in any Love deal they’d want...2020
  • • Cavs, J.B. Bickerstaff agree to multi-year contract
    After replacing John Beilein as the Cavaliers‘ head coach last month, J.B. Bickerstaff has received a longer-term commitment from the team, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who reports (via Twitter) that the Cavs and Bickerstaff have reached an agreement on a multi-year contract. The Cavaliers signed Beilein to a four-year contract with a fifth-year team option last spring, but the veter...2020

All-Star Break stats

  • • Coby White scores 20 in first career start as Bulls beat Cavs 108-103
    Starting the first game of his NBA career, Coby White continued his hot post All-Star break stretch...2020
  • • Twitter Tuesday: Blueline help at trade deadline; next year’s Colorado Eagles and Grubauer’s struggles
    Kings’ defenseman Alec Martinez fights off Mikko Rantanen in front of his net | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The question remains: Will GM Joe Sakic and the Avs make a move at the deadline in three weeks? The Colorado Avalanche will play 32 games in the span of 60 days, including a tilt tonight in Buffalo. After an 11-day pause for the All-Star break, the Avs allowed six goals to the Ea...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Matinee matchup with the Blues
    Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Let’s see if the Avs can build on Thursday’s dominant win In what is the penultimate game before the NHL ceases operation for nearly a dozen days for the annual All-Star break, the Colorado Avalanche will look to build on a dominant performance in a 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday evening by welcoming the defending Cup champs St. Louis Blues....2020
  • • NBA scores, highlights: Bucks best Celtics while LeBron rallies Lakers past Harden and Rockets
    A six-game slate highlighted the first night of NBA action since the All-Star break...2019
  • • NBA scores, highlights: Bucks survive Celtics; LeBron James rallies Lakers past James Harden, Rockets
    A six-game slate highlighted the first night of NBA action since the All-Star break...2019
  • • NBA scores, highlights: Bucks host Celtics; Rockets get Clint Capela back for matchup against LeBron James, Lakers
    A six-game slate highlights the first night of NBA action since the All-Star break...2019
  • • NBA scores, highlights: Pelicans take down Thunder, Knicks get a win in final games before All-Star break
    A three-game slate highlighted the NBA schedule on Thursday night...2019
  • • NBA scores, highlights: Pelicans take down Thunder, Knicks get win in final games before All-Star break
    A three-game slate highlighted the NBA schedule on Thursday night...2019
  • • NBA scores, highlights: Thunder look for fifth straight win, red-hot Magic face Hornets before All-Star break
    A three-game slate highlights the NBA schedule right before the All-Star break...2019
  • Staal scores twice, Wild ride 5-2 win over Avs into break
    • Staal scores twice, Wild ride 5-2 win over Avs into break
    Eric Staal had two goals, Devan Dubnyk made 20 saves and the Minnesota Wild head into the All-Star break by beating the slumping Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night         ...2019

All-Star Break kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother

  • • Bucks to again be without Giannis vs. Pacers
    Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose girlfriend gave birth to the couple's first child earlier this week, will miss his second straight game for the Bucks heading into the All-Star break....2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: What to do during the bye week
    2020
  • • Channing Frye on decision to retire: 'Everybody knew it was coming'
    2019
  • • Watch: Greek Freak proves he is the Valentine’s Day MVP
    Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is sure to get some MVP votes when all is said and done this season. He’s been an absolute monster on the court for a Bucks team that heads into the All-Star Break with the Association’s best record. Freakish, one might add. We’re not here to pass judgment in any way. In fact, we absolutely love when star athletes show their personalities. But we’re also ...2019
  • • Red Sox unlikely to make any mid-season changes
    While the focus this time of year is obviously on trade possibilities, the All-Star break also provides reporters an opportunity to ask players about their own long-term preferences. It’s not surprising, then, that we’ve seen a run of stories on players who won’t be traded away, but also aren’t under long-term control. The Red Sox have certainly enjoyed an excellent opening run, led by excellent p...2018

Top All-Star Break news

  • • Lakers vs. Grizzlies: 3 Things to Know (2/21/20)
    Here is what you need to know before the Lakers return from the All-Star Break against the Memphis Grizzlies....2020
  • • Rondo’s Big Night Guides Lakers to 40th Win
    On a game where the Lakers coach shortened his rotation to nine guys, Rajon Rondo went off – allowing L.A. to reach the 40-win mark before the All-Star break with one game to spare....2020
  • • Lakers at Nuggets: 3 Things to Know (2/12/20)
    Here is what you need to know before the Lakers face the Denver Nuggets in their last game before the All-Star Break....2020
  • • Coby White scores 20 in first career start as Bulls beat Cavs 108-103
    2020
  • • Sources: Cavs, Beilein discussed parting ways
    Cleveland and John Beilein have discussed the possibility of him stepping down as head coach during the NBA All-Star break, sources told ESPN....2020
  • • Embiid, Simmons say success a matter of time
    The Sixers' struggles on offense have many questioning whether Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can have success together, but both said Saturday that the team will better after the All-Star break....2020
  • • Wendell Carter Jr. Believes Bigger Things To Come After All-Star Break
    20-year-old Wendell Carter Jr....2020
  • • NBA Power Rankings: Bucks make history; Rockets' small ball working just fine; Celtics' depth on display
    In the first week back from the All-Star break, Milwaukee continued its historic season with another milestone...2020
  • • Coby White focusing on consistency after All-Star break
    20-year-old Coby White will tell you he's had an up-and-down rookie campaign adjusting to life in t...2020
  • • Coby White talks life without basketball from home in North Carolina
    Coby White, who was one of the hottest players in the NBA following the All-Star break, catches up...2020
  • • Brad Marchand Lauds David Pastrnak’s MVP Performance In All-Star Game
    The Boston Bruins are returning from the All-Star break, although one player was a bit busy during the layoff. David... »...2020
  • • No. 8 Seed In The West Open As Playoff Race Heats Up
    Heading into the All-Star break, it looked like the Memphis Grizzlies had a firm grasp on the eighth seed in the Western Conference. A week or so later, it looks like as many as six teams are making a run at the final spot in the West’s postseason bracket Memphis has come out of the […] The post No. 8 Seed In The West Open As Playoff Race Heats Up appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • Celtics may get Walker (knee) back for Tuesday
    Kemba Walker hasn't played since the All-Star break due to knee soreness, but could return to the Celtics' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets...2020
  • • NBA Considers Free Throw Tweaks For Next Elam Ending
    The Elam Ending, which restored a sense of competitiveness to this month’s NBA All-Star Game, is likely to return for next year’s All-Star Game as well, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports. Byron Spruell, the NBA’s president of league operations, told Lowe that nothing was official for next season’s All-Star Break but that it could reasonably be […] The post NBA Considers ...2020

All-Star Break schedule, game

  • • NBA postpones 2021 All-Star Game, announces Indianapolis will host event in 2024
    2020
  • • NBA cancels 2021 All-Star Game, announces Indianapolis will host event in 2024
    2020
  • • What’s the latest in the NHL’s return-to-play hopes?
    2020
  • • NBA reveals new format for 2020-21 season, tentative calendar with All-Star break
    2020
  • • NBA sets 2-part schedule release, play-in tourney
    2020
  • • NBA trade season begins Monday; tentative 2020-21 schedule released
    2020
  • • Davidson pleased with Rangers' first practice in return
    The New York Rangers were playing some stellar hockey coming out of the All-Star break to move into playoff contention...2020
  • • Five ways MLB can squeeze extra regular season games into the schedule after coronavirus pandemic
    No All-Star break? Regular season games in October? It should all be on the table...2020
  • • Twitter Tuesday: The curious case of Big Z, Martin Kaut and puppies
    2020
  • • Report: Mets’ SP Noah Syndergaard expected to undergo Tommy John surgery
    2020

All-Star Break rumors, scandals

  • • Morning Flurries: The ferocity of Nathan MacKinnon
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s hump day! Another day of practice is ahead as the Colorado Avalanche continue their homestand before the all-star break and bye week. Nathan MacKinnon’s competitive nature drives him in many areas outside his hockey career including his commitment to becoming a better golfer. Nathan Mackinnon (@Mackinnon9) is an ANIMAL. @NHLdotcom with the ...2020
  • • LeBron James, Luke Walton address Lakers missing playoffs
    As the final buzzer sounded on Friday, the Lakers suffered a 111-106 loss to the Nets and were officially eliminated from postseason contention for the sixth consecutive season. After signing LeBron James last summer, the plan was to bring the Lakers back into the playoff picture. However, after James sustained a Christmas Day groin injury, partnered with Los Angeles’ 3-12 record since the All-Sta...2019
  • • Pelicans coach says Anthony Davis will not be benched
    Anthony Davis is apparently healthy enough to play after suffering a shoulder injury in the New Orleans Pelicans’ final game before the All-Star Break, and the team has no plans to bench the star big man to protect his trade value. Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters on Thursday that Davis will be on the floor against the Indiana Pacers Friday night. He refused to comment on any speculation...2019
  • • Charles Barkley: It’s Magic Johnson’s fault if Lakers don’t make playoffs
    The Los Angeles Lakers are on the outside looking in at postseason picture in the competitive Western Conference at the All-Star break, and Charles Barkley believes Magic Johnson should be blamed if the team fails to turn around their season and make the playoffs. Barkley, in an appearance Thursday on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” argued that the Lakers president of basketball operations so co...2019
  • • Watch: Josh Hader booed by Giants fans in first road appearance since scandal
    Josh Hader got a very different reception on the road than the one that he received at home less than a week ago.The Milwaukee Brewers reliever pitched Thursday against the San Francisco Giants in what was his first road appearance since old tweets of his containing homophobic and racist content emerged during the All-Star break. As Hader entered the contest, he heard loud boos from the Giants fai...2018
  • • AL West Notes: Mariners, Hamels, Parker, Anderson, Bedrosian, A’s
    Some news from around the AL West, as the division heads into the All-Star break with four teams over the .500 mark… There was some buzz last month about the Mariners discussing a trade for Cole Hamels, though the Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish hears that the Mariners’ “interest was greatly overplayed.”  Whatever talks the M’s…...2018

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