For better or for worse, there will be an NBA All-Star Game in 2021. Despite the reservations of many players, media members, and fans, the league is moving forward with plans for a condensed All-Star “Weekend” on March 7 in Atlanta. From ballots to snubs to the implications of holding this event during a pandemic, keep up with all of The Ringer’s All-Star coverage here:
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March 8, 2021
All-Star Reactions, Brooklyn Blake, and Trade Deadline Predictions With Ryen Russillo
Bill and Ryen discuss a condensed NBA All-Star Weekend, Blake Griffin signing with the Nets, trade deadline predictions, and more.
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March 7, 2021
Winners and Losers of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game
An entire weekend’s worth of festivities was crammed into a single night, and while some last-minute scratches cast a pall on the proceedings, the elongated event was still entertaining, thanks in large part to Steph Curry
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February 24, 2021
The Seven Biggest Snubs From the 2021 NBA All-Star Game
It’s hard to call anyone a true "snub" this year, but there were plenty of players with compelling cases who just missed out
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February 23, 2021
Is Mike Conley the Best Player to Never Make an All-Star Team?
Unless he’s added as an injury replacement, the 14-year guard will miss out yet again. If he never makes it, would he be the biggest snub in NBA history? Let’s investigate.
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February 23, 2021
Why Devin Booker Deserves the All-Star Nod Over Chris Paul
The Suns have two All-Star-caliber guards and the West likely has room for only one of them. While Paul has thrived since arriving in Phoenix, it’s Booker who deserves the credit for the Suns reaching new heights.
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February 19, 2021
Luka Doncic Snags an All-Star Starter Position Over Damian Lillard. Plus: Blazers, Celtics, Jazz, Nets, and Mailbag!
Verno and KOC also analyze the All-Star starters
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February 19, 2021
2021 NBA All-Star Reserve Picks for the East and West
With the starters announced, it’s time to fill out the rosters with the most deserving names remaining. Who deserves to make this year’s game? And who just misses the cut?
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February 19, 2021
Zach LaVine Is More Than Ready to Be an All-Star
The Bulls guard just missed out on a spot in the starting lineup on Thursday, but based on the season he’s having and the leap he’s taken, this may finally be the year he gets his shot
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February 15, 2021
Casting a Ballot for NBA All-Star Starters and Reserves
The game is still on, apparently. KOC makes his picks for the 12 roster spots in the East and the West.
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February 15, 2021
Celtics Panic and All-Star Arguments Galore With Kevin O’Connor
Bill and Kevin talk the underwhelming Celtics, NBA All-Star ballots, and more
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February 12, 2021
Zach Lowe on the Teams He’s Most Surprised by This Season, All-Star Voting, Joel Embiid, and More
Verno and KOC also talk to Zach about how he got into sports journalism
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February 5, 2021
Did the NBA All-Star Game Just Get Blocked by James?
It’s one thing when fans voice concern about staging All-Star Weekend amid a pandemic, it’s another when those doubts are coming from the face of the league