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The NBA put the 2022 All-Star starter selections in a briefcase because they were so afraid of getting scooped

The All-Star starter names are being treated like nuclear codes out here.

The NBA has always tried to drum up the pageantry of some of the biggest moments of the year. Naming the All-Star starters is one of those big moments.

But every single season that comes around that moment gets hilariously stepped on by either (or both?) ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski or The Athletic’s Shams Charania when they somehow get the scoop of who is named to the rosters ahead of time.

It’s hilarious every single season because you know someone in the league office is just seething that this information got out.

Not this year though. Nope. The NBA is not playing those games. The rosters will be first revealed on Inside the NBA and they are making sure of it.

How you ask? By going over the top and sealing the rosters inside of a briefcase that absolutely no one is allowed to open until the time comes.

Yes, seriously. It’s hilarious. Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes reported the crew will get the names after an independent firm tabulates the votes and hand delivers the results to the studio.

Fam. This is absolutely hilarious. The funniest part was that fans knew exactly what was going on here. This was the NBA trying not to get scooped.

Report: Steph Curry to return to Warriors lineup on March 1 vs. Wizards

Stephen Curry will make his return to the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup on March 1 against the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

From the minute Stephen Curry was injured in late October against the Phoenix Suns, his looming return became one of the most anticipated dates on Golden State’s schedule.

Late in the stretch run of the regular season, the answer to his return date might be finally revealed.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Curry is slated to return to the Warriors lineup on Sunday, March 1, against the Washington Wizards.

As Curry’s made progress through his rehab, March 1 has turned into the long-time target date for his return. March 1 will serve as the final box on Curry’s checklist in returning to the floor.

In one of the final steps in getting back to the court for game action, Curry was cleared for full contact scrimmages at Golden State’s practice. The six-time All-Star has been going through shooting workouts with the Golden State coaching staff before games.

Steve Kerr spoke to reporters before the Warriors tipped off against the Sacramento Kings and spoke about Curry’s potential return. Kerr said Curry and his broken left hand will be re-evaluated on Saturday.

Via Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle:

If Curry can return against Washington, he will have 22 games with the Warriors to end the 2019-20 season.