Two former Kentucky Wildcats named starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game
It’s a rare occurrence for Kentucky basketball. Two ex-Cats voted NBA All-Star starters.
This is the first time in seven years — and just the third time ever — that two former UK basketball players have been voted in as starters for the All-Star Game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Karl-Anthony Towns named 2025 NBA All-Star starters
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky products Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns were each tabbed as starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star game, it was announced Thursday night on TNT. The duo was selected through a combined vote from fans, players and media, recognizing outstanding play during the first half of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can’t explain PJ Washington’s Thunder dominance
Before Thursday night’s home game versus the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault downplayed the rivalry narrative surrounding both franchises. That will be even easier to do following OKC’s 121-115 loss,
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2 former Kentucky players to start in 2025 NBA All-Star Game
Two former Kentucky players earned starting nods for their respective conference in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores first career 50-point game
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added another important milestone to his C.V. on Wednesday night, scoring his first 50-point game in a win over Utah.
Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander misses first game this season with sore right wrist
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.
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The 'NBA active free throw leaders' quiz
Which brings us to today's quiz. SGA did damage against Utah from the floor and free throw line, making 17 field goals and tying Damian Lillard with the most free throws made in a game this season -- also 17. With that being said, how many of the 42 active NBA players with at least 2,000 made free throws can you name in five minutes?
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Karl-Anthony Towns named 2025 NBA All-Star Game starters
A pair of Wildcats were announced as 2025 NBA All-Star Game starters on Thursday night. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of five starters from the Western Conference while New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is one of five starters from the Eastern Conference.
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Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander misses first game this season with sore right wrist
DALLAS — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s leading scorer at 31.6 points per game, missed his first game of the season Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can't explain PJ Washington's Thunder dominance
The Mavs' continued success against the Thunder coincides with PJ Washington's own heroics versus the dominant squad. The former Kentucky Wildcats star scored 22 points on just 6-of-16 shooting, but he left an indelible mark in the Paycom Center after securing 19 rebounds,
What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Do After LeBron James & Steph Curry, According to Kendrick Perkins
Oklahoma City is led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is fresh off a 54-point performance, as they look to take down Dallas in a big-time matchup. It's no secret the Thunder and Mavericks have a brewing rivalry, which is only further fueled by their close proximity, being a short drive on I-35 from one another.
Mavericks win season series vs Thunder as P.J. Washington, Dallas hold off OKC rally
The Mavericks won the season series against the Thunder, handing OKC a 119-112 loss Thursday night at Paycom Center.
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KSR Today: Caleb Wilson, Liam Coen, Vandy and a WBB shocker
Of all of the Thursdays we’ve experienced recently, that was certainly one of them. Mark Pope‘s pre-Vanderbilt press conference was like the sixth most newsworthy event of the day — Shaq’s nasty feet got more national publicity at one o’clock in the morning,