Category: All-Star

Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie on Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Cam Johnson, Kevin Durant, James Harden, free agency

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie discussed the Kenny Atkinson and Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden eras, All-NBA expectations for Ben Simmons,  All-Star expectations for Mikal Bridges, why Nic Claxton will get a $100 million contract, why Cam Thomas could win Sixth Man of the Year, Dinwiddie’s free agency, and more with host Michael Scotto on the latest HoopsHype podcast episode.

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie discussed the Kenny Atkinson and Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden eras, All-NBA expectations for Ben Simmons,  All-Star expectations for Mikal Bridges, why Nic Claxton will get a $100 million contract, why Cam Thomas could win Sixth Man of the Year, Dinwiddie’s free agency, and more with host Michael Scotto on the latest HoopsHype podcast episode.

For more interviews with players, coaches, and media members, be sure to like and subscribe to the HoopsHype podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Listen to the podcast above or check out some snippets of the conversation in a transcribed version below.

Tobias Harris on James Harden, why Tyrese Maxey is an All-Star, 76ers expectations, free agency

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris discussed the James Harden trade talks, why Tyrese Maxey is an All-Star in his opinion, 76ers expectations and his upcoming free agency with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has made over $211 million as the highest-paid player who never made an All-Star team but hopes to earn that elusive selection and help the Sixers advance past the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2001.

Ahead of a big season for the Sixers and Harris, who’s entering a contract season, the 12-year veteran discussed how the team is handling James Harden trade talks, his upcoming free agency, why Tyrese Maxey is an All-Star in his opinion, playing for new coach Nick Nurse, chasing that elusive All-Star selection, expectations for the Sixers, and more with HoopsHype.

Top 50 highest-paid NBA players who never made an All-Star team

HoopsHype lists the Top 50 NBA players who made the most money and never made an All-Star team.

Did you know 45 players in NBA history have made over $100 million without an All-Star appearance?

HoopsHype compiled the 50 highest-paid players without making an All-Star team, combining to earn over $6.3 billion, according to our database.

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report.

These are all the NBA stars… per the league’s new rest policy

The NBA board of governors just approved a new policy that prohibits a team from resting two star players in the same game. A “star” is defined as someone who has made an All-Star or All-NBA team in the last three years. We went through every team …

The NBA board of governors just approved a new policy that prohibits a team from resting two star players in the same game. A “star” is defined as someone who has made an All-Star or All-NBA team in the last three years.

We went through every team and picked out the players on those teams that qualified as stars.

(In parentheses, the last year the players were selected to All-NBA or All-Star teams).

LOOK: Michael Jordan at the All-Star Game through the years

Six-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP, five-time league MVP and 10-time 1st Team All-NBAer Michael Jordan is also an All-Star game legend after being named an NBA All-Star 14 times in his career, the fourth-most of any player.

In the 13 All-Star Games Jordan participated in (he sat out in 1986 due to injury), the North Carolina legend averaged 20.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists, winning All-Star Game MVP three times along the way.

He’s also at the center of perhaps the biggest controversy in All-Star Game history, as Jordan has stated he believes Isiah Thomas froze him out in the 1985 All-Star Game and refused to pass him the ball in the contest, which Thomas has since vehemently denied.

Regardless of the ugly pettiness between the two all-time NBA stars, Jordan became synonymous with the All-Star Game in his career.

Below, check out our picture gallery of Michael Jordan at the All-Star Game through the years.

NBA Rumors: CBA intel and what it means going forward

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan share new intel on the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement and what it means for the league going forward on the latest HoopsHype podcast episode.

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan share new intel on the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement and what it means for the league going forward on the latest HoopsHype podcast episode.

For more interviews with players, coaches, and media members, be sure to like and subscribe to the HoopsHype podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. Listen to the podcast above or check out some snippets of the conversation in a transcribed version below.

LOOK: Kobe Bryant at the All-Star Game through the years

Kobe Bryant was a regular at the All-Star Game throughout his career, having been selected for the event every year from his sophomore season till his last one in the NBA (with the exception of 1999, when the game was not held due to the lockout).

He made his presence felt at the game too, having been chosen four times as the All-Star Game MVP, which ties him with Bob Pettit for the most ever.

You can take a look at pictures from each of his All-Star appearances below:

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard: “I like to compare my game to Jrue Holiday”

Pacers rookie Andrew Nembhard explains why he’s a draft-night steal, compared to Jrue Holiday, and more with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard ranks second among all rookies in assists (4.2) and demonstrated his playmaking skills with a fancy behind-the-back pass during the Rising Stars Game.

Throughout the season, Nembhard has earned the trust of Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who praised him as a draft-night steal earlier this season. “I’ve been saying when HoopsHype does their redraft of the 2022 class, he’ll be a Top 15 pick,” Carlisle said. “I’m elevating that to Top 10. He really is a special player.”

After playing in the Rising Stars Game and attending a Panini America trading cards event at the Panini Prizm Lounge in Salt Lake City during NBA All-Star Weekend, Nembhard spoke with HoopsHype about his rookie season, the Pacers defying taking odds, the future of the Pacers and Canadian basketball, and more.

Jalen Williams: “We want to shock people. A lot of people had us written off this year and tanking”

Thunder rookie Jalen Williams explains how OKC’s defied tanking expectations, Sam Presti’s vision, and more with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

When the Thunder lost prized No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren for the season, many expected Oklahoma City to finish at the bottom of the standings and enter the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.

Thunder players never got that memo and have been one of the pleasant surprises in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the top guards in the NBA, Josh Giddey has taken a step forward in his second season shooting the ball, and rookie Jalen Williams has made an immediate impact to help the team defy expectations.

Williams was named Rookie of the Month for games played in October and November. He leads rookies in steals (1.2) and ranks fourth in points (12.2) and assists (2.9) heading into All-Star weekend, where he was selected for the Rising Stars Game.

Before heading to Utah for the Rising Stars Game, Williams spoke with HoopsHype about his rapid rise from a relatively unknown prospect to a lottery pick, including a hilarious Mark Daigneault pre-draft workout story. Plus, how the Thunder have defied tanking expectations, Sam Presti’s long-term vision for the team, and more.

All-Star: The most snubbed players in NBA history

HoopsHype breaks down the 14 players who have gotten the most All-Star snubs in their careers in NBA history.

Thursday’s night All-Star selections were followed by the usual hullabaloo about players being snubbed.

But why get indignant about a mere All-Star selection when you can do the same for picks throughout NBA history? That’s why we set out to find out who are the players who have been most snubbed for All-Star selections.

For this exercise, we looked up the Top 12 players in Global Rating through the All-Star break in each conference in all NBA seasons. (For years in which there were injury replacements, we expanded the list.)

We listed players regardless of position because, honestly, why should the Dale Davises or Jamaal Magloires of the world get one spot at the expense of far more productive players?

Check out the results below.