Jake LaRavia is proving that hang time can be overrated, while a Phoenix rookie has turned into a long snapper.

Darius Garland learned his fate quickly. As TNT’s Inside the NBA crew opened the envelopes, revealing the 2025 NBA All-Star Game starters on Thursday night, they began with a pair of Eastern Conference guards.

The Cavs are rolling thanks in large part to Garland's play, but the East — and Cleveland's — backcourt is a crowded one.

Alexander, the NBA’s leading scorer at 31.6 points per game, missed his first game of the season against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore right wrist.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists ... which won its fourth straight. Darius Garland had 20 points and nine assists for Cleveland, and Jarrett Allen added ...

The Thunder handed the Cavaliers their worst loss of the season to leave the two conference leaders each with 34-6 records.

Darius Garland had 20 points and nine assists ... The Thunder closed the first quarter on a 22-2 run to take a 32-14 lead. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the opening period.

James will make his record 21st consecutive start as an All-Star and Curry, the long-time face of the Golden State Warriors, is now formally serving as host for the weekend with his 11th All-Star appearance. As of now, the Knicks are the only team with two All-Stars, despite being in third place in the East.

I think it would be dope," Myles Turner admitted. "I think there's such a big debate on where the best basketball is played, and I think that there's different styles here in Europe than there is in America.

The Wolves have 13 games in February, eight of which will take place at Target Center in Minneapolis. The February slate features some exciting back to backs, tough matchups and plenty of compelling games for the local basketball club. Here's a look at five of their toughest matchups as the caldenar flips to February:

The NBA announced Thursday the 10 starters for the 2025 All-Star Game in San Francisco. Did the fans, media, and players get it right?