![Joel Embiid celebrates after leading Philadelphia to its historic playoff breakthrough over Boston. [photo credit: Philadelphia 76ers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_811-400x200.png)
Philadelphia’s historic playoff breakthrough over Boston was more than revenge for Joel Embiid and the 76ers—it may have redefined the franchise’s championship hopes as an equally critical showdown with the New York Knicks now awaits.
![Edwards and the Stars team pose with the championship trophy at the Intuit Dome. [photo credit: NBA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_668-400x200.png)
Anthony Edwards dominated the NBA All-Star weekend, guiding the Stars to a 47-21 win over the Stripes and claiming his first All-Star MVP in Los Angeles.
![Damian Lillard celebrates winning his third NBA All-Star 3-point contest title. [photo credit: NBA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_664-400x200.png)
Damian Lillard captured his third NBA All-Star 3-point contest title, edging Devin Booker and tying the record for most wins in contest history.
![Keshad Johnson wins the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest with a jaw-dropping windmill from behind the judges! [photo credit: Keshad Johnson Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_663-400x200.png)
Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat captured the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk title, besting San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant with a spectacular windmill dunk from behind the judges’ table.
The NBA Slam Dunk contest faces renewed scrutiny as 1984 champion Larry Nance Sr. says today’s stars may be avoiding the event out of fear of losing, urging players to embrace competition.
The Anthony Davis trade to Washington may look shocking, but history suggests it could be a short stop that forces a major shift in how the former No. 1 pick approaches the rest of his career.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins delivers a blunt warning to Ja Morant amid injury struggles and trade speculation, stressing the need for the Memphis guard to stabilize his career.
The Anthony Davis trade is official, with the Dallas Mavericks sending the 10-time All-Star to Washington in a sweeping deal that reshapes two struggling franchises.
ESPN and the NBA announced the full rosters, coaches, broadcast team and halftime act for the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
![Luka Doncic dominated fan voting yet fell short overall as player ballots reshaped the NBA All-Star starters. [photo credit: Los Angeles Lakers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_583-400x200.png)
Luka Doncic dominated fan voting but finished second overall in NBA All-Star starter balloting after ranking just sixth among player votes, revealing a striking divide between popularity and peer respect.