A competitive postseason and buzzy offseason have elevated some of the league's feistiest conflicts.
Stephen Curry will be joining Olympic teammates LeBron James and Kevin Durant once again, this time at the NBA All-Star Game. And the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard was added to the pool of U.S. players Tuesday shortly before the rosters were unveiled.
LeBron James is an NBA All-Star for a record-extending 22nd consecutive year after the league announced its reserves for the Feb. 15 midseason showcase Sunday night.
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For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James has not been voted an All-Star starter. A trio of former MVPs join Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama for the West. The East sports three first-time starters along with Giannis and Jalen Brunson.
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year from January to December and crowns a winner.
