NBA All-Star Game 2022: Latest news, starters and updates
The 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off Friday in Cleveland, continued with Saturday night's skills competitions and capped off Sunday with the annual All-Star Game.
Stephen Curry put on a shooting clinic Sunday evening, hitting 16 3-pointers and scoring 50 points, while LeBron James hit an absurd, one-legged turnaround jumper to clinch the victory for Team LeBron over Team Durant 163-160.
On a night when the NBA honored its 75 greatest players, two of them -- Curry and James -- put on displays worthy of the occasion.
Curry was eventually named All-Star Game MVP for the first time in his illustrious career.
James (Los Angeles Lakers) and Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) were the captains of the two teams in this year's All-Star Game. Both players picked their respective teams, a format the league first instituted in 2018, and the draft was packed with memorable quotes and a peculiar player selection.
Here's the best from Cleveland:
MORE: Play ESPN's All-Star Challenge
James used All-Star weekend to put Lakers on notice
The Los Angeles Lakers might have to trade for LeBron James this summer. James has rather clearly been offended by Lakers' management twice over the past two weeks.
He has been hammering the team's knuckles with rounds of trademark passive-aggressive maneuvers since, both on social media and in news conferences.
Brian Windhorst: LeBron's messaging for Lakers
Grading every player on Team LeBron and Team Durant
In a game that saw 323 total points and 121 shots launched from beyond the arc, which stars shined brightest in Cleveland? We're grading every participant for Team LeBron and Team Durant.
Kevin Pelton: Grades for starters and reserves
All-Star rosters
Following the conclusion of the trade deadline, James and Durantdrafted their All-Star teams. Milwaukee'sGiannis Antetokounmpo went first overall to Team LeBron. Since James got the first pick, the last two starters, Trae Young and Andrew Wiggins, went to Team Durant.
The final remaining reserve, James Harden, went to Team LeBron after Durant chose to draft Rudy Gobert over his former teammate. The rosters for each team are below, in the order they were drafted.
TEAM DURANT
Coach: Erik Spoelstra and staff, Miami Heat
Starters
Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers
Ja Morant, G, Memphis Grizzlies
Andrew Wiggins, F, Golden State Warriors
* Tatum will take Durant's place as a starter for the game
Reserves
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
Dejounte Murray*, San Antonio Spurs
Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks
LaMelo Ball*, Charlotte Hornets
*Commissioner Adam Silver named Ball and Murray as injury replacements for Durant and Draymond Green.
TEAM LEBRON
Coach: Monty Williams and staff, Phoenix Suns
Starters
LeBron James, C, Los Angeles Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks
Stephen Curry, G, Golden State Warriors
DeMar DeRozan, G, Chicago Bulls
Nikola Jokic, F, Denver Nuggets
Reserves
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors
James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers*
* Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen will serve in place of the injured Harden.
All-Star Saturday Night: Toppin, Towns, Team Cavs take titles
After finishing second last season, the New York Knicks' Obi Toppin won the dunk contest, while Minnesota Timberwolves starKarl-Anthony Townsbecame the first big man since 2012 to capture the 3-point contest crown. And in a retooled skills challenge, Team Cavs -- Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley -- gave the home fans a show.
Kevin Pelton: Grading every event during All-Star Saturday
Kobe? MJ? LeBron? Finding the All-Star Game's GOAT
When it comes to the title of greatest player in All-Star Game history, it's not always about scoring points. Or is it? Kevin Pelton looks at who's done that the best over their careers.
Revamped Rising Stars Challenge shows off youth, energy
The Rising Stars Challenge became the latest part of All-Star Weekend to undergo a format change, and it was a success. The event, which features the top first- and second-year NBA players, employed an entirely new format this season. Rather than just being one game involving those players, like in years past, there were four seven-man rosters coached by Hall of Famers Isiah Thomas, Rick Barry, James Worthy and Gary Payton. Three games were played -- two semifinal matchups to 50, and a championship game to 25, in a nod to the league celebrating its 75th anniversary this season.
Kevin Pelton: Grading Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and every player in the Rising Stars
ROSTERS
The Rising Stars Challenge featured the presence of G League Ignite players for the first time in the annual showcase for its stars of tomorrow as part of All-Star Weekend.
Team Barry
- Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
- Dyson Daniels
- Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
- Jae'Sean Tate, Houston Rockets
- Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
Team Isiah
- Precious Achiuwa, Toronto Raptors
- Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies
- Saddiq Bey, Detroit Pistons
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
- Jaden Hardy
- Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons
Team Payton
- LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
- Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
- Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls
- Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers
- Scoot Henderson
- Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Davion Mitchell, Sacramento Kings
Team Worthy
- Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic
- MarJon Beauchamp
- Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen Green, Houston Rockets
- Herbert Jones, New Orleans Pelicans
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
- Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic
From short shorts to 90s flare: ASG uniform designs
One change that easily catches the eye of basketball fans and TV viewers is the ever growing number of uniform combinations that have been worn for the All-Star Game throughout the years. Check 'em out here.
How do I watch?
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
- When: 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 18
- TV: ESPN
- Live Stream: ESPN App
NBA Rising Stars Challenge
- When: 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 18
- TV: TNT
NBA All-Star Saturday Night
- When: 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 19
- TV: TNT
NBA All-Star G League Next Gem Game
- When: 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 20
- TV: NBA TV
NBA All-Star Game
- When: 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 20
- TV: TNT
Wordle, Pokemon and playlists: Memorable All-Star Game campaigns
Before captains LeBron James and Kevin Durant picked their squads, several All-Stars were supported by social media campaigns to help ensure their spot on the roster (Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker received a loving endorsement from Kendall Jenner). These posts targeted fans, who accounted for 50% of the final All-Star vote that determined the starters. Check out some of the memorable efforts.
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2022 All-Star news and analysis
- Stephen Curry hits 16 3s to win All-Star Game MVP
- ESPN's experts make their picks for skills challenges and ASG
- From short shorts to 90s flare to sleeves and more: ASG uniform designs
- Mailbag: Who is the greatest player in All-Star Game history?
- Pelton: Grading every player in Rising Stars Challenge
- Rookie Power Rankings: All-Star comps for 2021-22 freshmen class
- Tiffany & Co. and Daniel Arsham release limited-edition basketball
- KD avoids selecting Harden in ASG draft
- Giannis teams up with family for revamped skills challenge on Saturday
- LaMelo Ball, Dejounte Murray named to ASG as injury replacements
- Inaugural NBA HBCU Classic to air on ESPN, TNT as part of ASG weekend
- Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra to coach Team Durant in ASG
- Insiders debate: Who is the biggest All-Star snub?
- Darius Garland, Fred VanVleet to make first All-Star appearance
- Newly redesigned Kobe Bryant Trophy revealed for ASG MVP
- Draymond Green says he'll miss ASG, aims to return in 3-4 weeks
- NBA includes players from G League Ignite for Rising Stars Challenge
- Heat's Erik Spoelstra to coach Team Durant in ASG
- Suns coach Monty Williams tabbed to lead Team LeBron James
- NBA announces new format for Rising Stars Challenge game
- LeBron James surges past Stephen Curry in All-Star voting
