"The bustle of the 2026 trade deadline is officially behind us as we look ahead to the NBA All-Star Weekend. Expect the stars to show up in Los Angeles for a revamped format as three teams, made up of American players and international players, go head-to-head in another tournament-style competition. A few new faces have been added to the coveted rosters, including Jamal Murray and Chet Holmgren, while other household names like Kevin Durant and LeBron James add another All-Star accolade to their résumés."
"Yes, the Celtics made a series of moves to both add Nikola Vucevic and get out of the luxury tax, but the real news of the trade deadline for Boston was Jayson Tatum beginning to practice, first in the G League and then with the Celtics this week. If Tatum -- and it remains an if -- can come back to be anywhere near his former self, then Boston is a very real threat to once again emerge from the East this spring. -- Tim Bontemps"
"The first two games of the James Harden era in Cleveland are off to a promising start. Harden is averaging 22.5 points, 7.5 assists and six rebounds on 48% shooting (47% from 3) in his first two games with the Cavs, a pair of wins for a team that has kept on rolling since the start of 2026. Cleveland has now won four in a row and nine of their past 10 games."
All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles will use a revamped three-team format featuring American and international squads in a tournament-style competition. New All-Star additions include Jamal Murray and Chet Holmgren, while Kevin Durant and LeBron James added another selection. Teams will use the All-Star break to reset and strategize for the final three months of the regular season to secure playoff berths or lottery positioning. Team power rankings reflect assessments from an ESPN panel. Boston added Nikola Vucevic and reduced luxury-tax exposure, and Jayson Tatum has begun practicing, which could boost postseason prospects. Cleveland began the James Harden era with two wins as Harden averaged 22.5 points, 7.5 assists and six rebounds.
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