The first three games of the new NBA All-Star format have produced high drama, with multiple game-winners. Next up: the championship between the two US teams.

Adam Silver fined the Utah Jazz $300,000 for blatant tanking during an NBA game, sparking debate about ethics and fan support in professional basketball.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Nothing is worse than a sore loser, except maybe an intentional one. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed a number of topics facing the league at his annual All-Star Weekend press conference on Saturday and the biggest of them at the present time surrounds teams tanking for better draft picks.

Damian Lillard is looking to add a third 3-point contest championship to his trophy case today, and Deni Avdija will be playing in the NBA All-Star game on Sunday. TEAM KNICKS: Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and former Knicks star and current Knicks VP Allan Houston

NBA players react to former Los Angeles Clippers star guard Chris Paul's retirement after he announced it at All-Star weekend.

Over the past decade, sustained success in the NBA has demanded far more than star talent alone. Championship contention now hinges on organizational stability, roster continuity, advanced analytics,