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.
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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.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will feature three teams, including a new international squad, and a round-robin schedule at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
CORTIS, the rising K-pop boy band, has joined Friends of the NBA, the league’s celebrity and influencer program in Asia. The collaboration includes performances, NBA Crossover appearances, and co-developed merchandise.
NBA Africa and Senyorita’s Lion brand announced a major partnership to introduce the NBA’s first university tournament on the continent and expand Egypt’s largest Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program.
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Jaylon Tyson delivered a career night as the Cleveland Cavaliers erased a late deficit and stunned the Philadelphia 76ers with a dramatic road win.
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Houston never trailed on Christmas night, riding a balanced scoring attack to a decisive victory over Los Angeles as the Lakers’ holiday woes continued.
Disney+ unveils its all-new Sports page, offering live NBA Christmas Day games, ESPN programming, and the 2025 League of Legends KeSPA Cup, giving fans more ways to watch and rewatch their favorite sports content this holiday season.
NBA Africa crowned five startups as winners of the Triple-Double Accelerator, granting funding, mentorship, and access to CMU-Africa’s yearlong incubation program.
NBA Africa revealed the 10 startup finalists for the 2025 Triple-Double Accelerator, who will pitch at Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Kigali for a chance to join its business incubation program.