The results of the draw are as follows: Group A: USA, Israel, Hungary, Korea Group B: Nigeria, Portugal, Canada, China Group C: Australia, France, Brazil, Mali Group D: Spain, Czechia, Japan, Argentina All 16 teams participating in the event will advance to the competition's Final Phase with a single-elimination format in place from the Round of 16 onwards. The teams from Group A will face teams from Group B, based on standings within these groups (1st vs 4th - 2nd vs 3rd) and teams from Group C will face teams from Group D. Three-time defending champions USA will be looking to win an 11th title in this upcoming edition of the competition. Four other national teams have previously won the U19 Women's Basketball World Cup, among those being host nation Czechia who won the competition back in 2001 also hosted in Brno. The draw was performed by former Czechia national team stars, Ivana Vecerova and Eva Viteckova. Czech Basketball Federation President Miroslav Jansta and FIBA Central Board and Executive Committee member Carmen Tocala attended the event. The 2025 edition of the tournament will take place from July 12 - 20 in Brno, Czechia. NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THE TOP 10 CANDIDATES FOR THE 2025 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S POINT GUARD OF THE YEAR AWARDS - Fan Voting Starts Friday, February 7 -
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (February 3, 2025) — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Top 10 candidates for the 2025 Bob Cousy Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the Top 10 candidates for the 2025 Nancy Lieberman Award.
The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard, celebrates its 22nd year by highlighting the top point guard in Division I men’s college basketball.
Now in its 26th year, the Nancy Lieberman Award recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the floor leadership, playmaking, and ball-handling skills of Class of 1996 Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman.
2025 Bob Cousy Award Candidates* | 2025 Nancy Lieberman Award Candidates* | Mark Sears | Alabama | Katie Dinnebier | Drake | Walter Clayton Jr. | Florida | Harmoni Turner | Harvard | Ryan Nembhard | Gonzaga | Serena Sundell | Kansas State | Keshon Gilbert | Iowa State | Georgia Amoore | Kentucky | Kam Jones | Marquette | Olivia Miles | Notre Dame | Ace Baldwin Jr. | Penn State | Te-Hina Paopao | South Carolina | Braden Smith | Purdue | Hailey Van Lith | TCU | Dylan Harper | Rutgers | Rori Harmon | Texas | Zakai Zeigler | Tennessee | Kiki Rice | UCLA | Javon Small | West Virginia | Paige Bueckers | UConn |
*Players can play their way onto and off the list at any point in the 2024-25 season.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting in both of the remaining rounds starting on Friday, February 7, on hoophallawards.com. The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the finalist selection process.
In March, the Top 10 list will be narrowed to just five, and in late March, the five finalists will be presented to Cousy, Lieberman, and the Hall of Fame’s selection committees, where winners will be selected. The Selection Committees for the Bob Cousy and Nancy Lieberman Awards are composed of top men’s and women’s college basketball personnel, including media members, head coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers.
The winners of the 2025 Cousy and Lieberman Awards will be presented on a to-be-determined date, along with the four other members of the Men’s and Women’s Starting Five. Additional awards being presented include the Jerry West and Ann Meyers Drysdale Awards (Shooting Guard), Julius Erving and Cheryl Miller Awards (Small Forward), Karl Malone and Katrina McClain Awards (Power Forward), and the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lisa Leslie Awards (Center).
Previous winners of the Bob Cousy Award include Tristen Newton, Connecticut (2024), Markquis Nowell, Kansas State (2023), Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois (2021), Ja Morant, Murray State (2019), Jalen Brunson, Villanova (2018), Trey Burke, Michigan (2013), Kendall Marshall, North Carolina (2012), Kemba Walker, Connecticut (2011), and Jameer Nelson, St. Joseph’s (2004).
Previous winners of the Nancy Lieberman Award include Caitlin Clark, Iowa (2022-24), Paige Bueckers, UConn (2021), Sabrina Ionescu, Oregon (2018-20), Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame (2012-13), Diana Taurasi, Connecticut (2003-04), and Sue Bird, Connecticut (2000-02).
For more information on the 2025 Bob Cousy and Nancy Lieberman Awards and the latest updates, visit hoophallawards.com and follow @hoophallu, #CousyAward, and #LiebermanAward on X and Instagram.
PHOENIX’S DUNN, ORLANDO’S BLACK, PORTLAND’S CAMARA AND DETROIT’S THOMPSON NAMED REPLACEMENTS FOR 2025 CASTROL RISING STARS NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2025 – Rookie Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns and second-year NBA players Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic, Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers and Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons have been named replacements for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars, which will take place on Friday, Feb. 14 at Chase Center in San Francisco as part of NBA All-Star 2025 (9 p.m. ET, TNT). Dunn is replacing Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain, who had season-ending surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee on Dec. 17. Black, Camara and Thompson are replacing NBA sophomores Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Lively is out at least through NBA All-Star 2025 with a stress fracture in his right ankle. Miller had season-ending surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist on Jan. 23. Wembanyama was selected to play in the Castrol Rising Stars and the NBA All-Star Game. With the two events connected this year, he will only compete for one of the three teams of NBA All-Stars in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center (8 p.m. ET, TNT). An annual showcase of premier young talent, the Castrol Rising Stars features a mini-tournament with four seven-player teams and three games. New this year, the Castrol Rising Stars champion will earn a spot to play in the NBA All-Star Game. The three team rosters composed of NBA rookies and sophomores will be determined in the Rising Stars Draft, which will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. ET on the NBA App and on social platforms @NBA. The fourth team, representing the NBA G League, was previously announced.
Tickets for the Castrol Rising Stars are available at NBAEvents.com/All-Star and through the NBA Events App, which can be downloaded in the Apple Store or Google Play Store. PISTONS’ ISAIAH STEWART SUSPENDED AND FINED NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2025 – Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his sixth Flagrant Foul point of the 2024-25 regular season, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Stewart, who entered Wednesday’s game with four Flagrant Foul points, received a Flagrant Foul 2 and was ejected with 8:45 remaining in the second quarter of the Pistons’ 133-119 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 29. Stewart will serve his suspension tonight when the Pistons host the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena. The NBA’s regular season Flagrant Foul point system appears below: If the player’s regular season total exceeds 5 points, he will receive an automatic suspension following the game in which his point total exceeds 5 points and for each additional Flagrant Foul committed during that regular season, as follows: 1. Player at 4 points commits a Flagrant Foul 2: Automatic 1-game suspension 2. Player at 5 or 6 points commits a Flagrant Foul 1: Automatic one-game suspension 3. Player at 5 or 6 points commits a Flagrant Foul 2: Automatic two-game suspension 4. Player at 7 points or more commits a Flagrant Foul: Automatic two-game suspension In addition, Stewart has been fined $50,000 for making inappropriate and objectionable gestures following his ejection.
To view Stewart’s Flagrant Foul, click here. Lineup confirmed for FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 in Lausanne |
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JANUARY 31, 2025 LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - The path to the trophy for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 has been determined as the groups for the seventeenth edition of the event were confirmed in Friday's draw. The 16 teams were divided into four groups of four teams each. |
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The results of the draw are as follows: Group A: Argentina, Mali, Serbia, New Zealand Group B: China, Slovenia, Germany, Canada Group C: Jordan, Switzerland, Israel, Dominican Republic Group D: Cameroon, USA, Australia, France All 16 teams participating in the event will advance to the competition's Final Phase with a single-elimination format in place from the Round of 16 onwards. The teams from Group A will face teams from Group B, based on standings within these groups (1st vs 4th - 2nd vs 3rd) and teams from Group C will face teams from Group D. The defending champions, Spain, failed to qualify for the event, finishing 13th at the U18 EuroBasket 2024. France will be aiming for their first ever U19 World Cup title after missing out in overtime in the Final of the 2023 edition of the competition. USA will try and extend their lead as all-time leader in U19 World Cup titles, having already won 8 in the past. The draw was performed by French legend Antoine Rigaudeau, Swiss national team player Jonathan Kazadi and Sarah Atcho-Jaquier, a Swiss sprinter. FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis and Swiss Basketball President Andrea Siviero attended the event. The 2025 edition of the tournament will take place from June 28 - July 6 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Seven players from each conference have been selected by the NBA’s head coaches as reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The new four-team, three-game mini-tournament will air at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. As revealed tonight on TNT, the 14 players honored as reserves are below: 2025 NBA ALL-STAR GAME: RESERVE SELECTIONS | | Western Conference | | Eastern Conference | | Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers) Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) James Harden (LA Clippers) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies) Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets) Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) | | Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers) Tyler Herro (Miami Heat) Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks) Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers) Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers) | |
The rosters for three of the four teams in the NBA All-Star Game will be determined through the NBA All-Star Draft, which will be conducted live on TNT on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. ET. In the NBA All-Star Draft, TNT’s Inside the NBA commentators and team general managers Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith will each select eight players from the pool of 24 players voted as starters and reserves in each conference. Team Chuck, Team Shaq and Team Kenny will be joined in the mini-tournament by the Castrol Rising Stars champion, known as Team Candace for its honorary general manager, WNBA legend and TNT analyst Candace Parker. In selecting the All-Star Game reserves, each NBA head coach voted for seven players in his conference – two guards, three frontcourt players and two additional players at any position. The head coaches were not permitted to vote for players from their own team. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will select the replacement for any player unable to participate in the All-Star Game. The complete list of 2025 NBA All-Star Game selections is attached.
FIBA and ScorePlay sign strategic partnership with focus on cutting-edge media technology |
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JANUARY 30, 2025 MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA and ScorePlay, a leading provider of AI-powered digital and media asset management solutions built specifically for the sports industry, have agreed on a multi-year strategic partnership that will build on their shared commitment to innovation. The agreement's main focus will be on enhancing digital workflows by automating indexation, management, and distribution of digital assets for basketball entities. This will create value for players, National Federations, leagues and clubs by assisting them in saving time, unlocking creative possibilities, and leveraging media to engage fans and generate revenue. ScorePlay has been working to develop basketball-specific tools focused on photos and videos to streamline media workflows and improve content distribution across all stakeholders. The partnership marks a significant step forward in modernizing basketball's digital ecosystem, setting new standards for media management in professional sports. FIBA is using ScorePlay's solutions to serve its broadcast and digital partners and deliver all non-live additional content, as well as its archive library via a customized portal. |
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"Teaming up with ScorePlay aligns perfectly with our strategic objective of Innovation and Sustainability, and this partnership confirms basketball's position as a progressive and forward-thinking sport," commented FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis. "FIBA is committed to driving innovation in the sport and the ultimate goal of this partnership is to enhance digital infrastructures within the FIBA Family on a global scale, whilst creating even greater visibility and engagement for basketball around the world." ScorePlay's CEO, Victorien Tixier, said: “We are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with FIBA, and hope our cutting-edge solution will transform the management and distribution of basketball content globally. "This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of FIBA's media assets, transforming the way basketball is experienced worldwide and reinforcing our commitment to changing the digital landscape of sports. "Our team is dedicated to providing the best solutions that support the growth and engagement of the basketball community, and it is a privilege to contribute to the sport's global development and to ensure that fans and stakeholders enjoy a more connected and dynamic experience than ever before," he concluded. Founded in 2021, ScorePlay serves nearly 200 organizations worldwide, including leading federations and leagues such as UEFA, MLS, Paris 2024, and major teams from NBA, Premier League, LaLiga and Ligue 1.
ROCKETS’ DILLON BROOKS FINED NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 – Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for using profane language during a live television interview, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Brooks made his comments during an on-court interview at the conclusion of the Rockets’ 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics on Jan. 27 at TD Garden. Global Ambassador Carmelo Anthony launches FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 unique visual identity on Road to Qatar |
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JANUARY 27, 2025MIES (Switzerland) - FIBA Global Ambassador Carmelo Anthony has launched the official visual identity of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, along with the 'Step It Up' campaign, which is set to unite players, teams and fans in propelling the legacy and impact of the competition to unprecedented heights. The most prestigious and high-profile international men's basketball tournament globally, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 will be hosted by Qatar. It will make history as the first edition ever to be held in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and FIBA's biggest competition ever held in one city. Passion, skill and pride will all converge spectacularly in Doha in 2027, with 32 nations all battling for the coveted silverware, as well as looking to qualify directly for the LA 2028 Olympic Games or for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. |
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The logo for the flagship event is rooted in Qatar's history and spirit, inspired by the Bisht - a symbol of prestige and tradition in Qatari culture. The logo symbolizes achievement, pride and distinction. The Bisht wrapping around the Naismith Trophy captures Qatar's energetic embrace of the global basketball community, the ultimate prize and the honor and passion of wearing a national team jersey. Meanwhile, the logo will change according to the stage of the competition: Qualifiers, Tournament and Final Stage, changing its colors of white, brown and black to reflect the various stages of the world class competition - mirroring the colors of the Bisht throughout the day. It also represents fresh beginnings turning into resilience and then celebration. The logo has been developed by Unlock Brands. The truly unique visual identity is based on a bold graphic territory and perfectly encapsulates a journey of unity, strength, and excellence. While the campaign 'Step It Up' is more than a slogan: it's a call to action capturing the full strength and energy of basketball while connecting Qatar's story and ambitions. The visual identity and slogan have been developed by the branding and design agency Leroy Tremblot. Three-time Olympic champion and NBA Legend Anthony expressed his excitement at the big brand reveal and what lies ahead on the Road to Qatar.
He said: "The atmosphere and the stakes at the FIBA Basketball World Cup don't compare to any other experience for a player. It is the ultimate tournament. The last World Cup was unforgettable for players and fans, but I can't wait to see how Qatar 2027 is going to reach a whole new level again. "The truly unique visual identity of the tournament further energizes what will be an incredible journey for the players, coaches and fans. Everyone is looking to rise to the challenge and 'Step It Up', to take the FIBA Basketball World Cup and our sport to unprecedented heights." |
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The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 will continue on from the stunning 2023 edition in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan, which was the most successful FIBA tournament in history due to the phenomenal digital engagement levels and attendance at games.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis commented: "This is a very exciting stage of our journey to Qatar. The visual identity expresses the unique identity of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 and captures the essence of our sport's pinnacle men's competition. This 2027 edition of the tournament will inspire even more fans around the world and will reach out in new and innovative ways to engage the next generation. "We can't wait to see the action on the court, but also the positive reach and impact of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. We are confident it will set a milestone that will accelerate the growth of our sport globally and deliver an even stronger and lasting legacy."
Mohammed Saad AI-Meghaiseeb, Director General of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee, said: "The design of this logo celebrates the rich Qatari and Arab culture and values, reflecting Qatar's commitment to showcasing its heritage on the global stage through this prestigious sporting event. We aim to play a pivotal role in promoting basketball culture, increasing its appeal across the region as we firmly believe that the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 will stand out as one of the most sustainable editions in the history of the competition, driven by a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
"This tournament serves as a global call for unity, peace, and solidarity, bringing together nations of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and languages. It offers a platform for fostering mutual respect and camaraderie in an atmosphere of shared enthusiasm."
The 'Step It Up' campaign is a call to action that will engage and unite the global basketball community on the Road to Qatar. It embodies the relentless shared vision, connection, and drive of players, teams, fans and the host country to seize every opportunity, overcome obstacles, and leave a lasting mark on the sport.
Millions of fans worldwide will follow the excitement of the Road to Qatar as 80 national teams from all four FIBA regions compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
Commencing in November 2025 and spanning across 15 months, the World Cup Qualifiers will showcase over 2,000 players across 420 national team games, delivering intense basketball action leading up to the main event. The Draw of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers will take place on May 13, 2025, in the host city of Doha.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault will coach one of the four teams in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco and air at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. By virtue of Oklahoma City’s 127-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets tonight, the Thunder (35-7, .833) clinched the best record in the Western Conference through games played on Sunday, Feb. 2. As a result, Daigneault has earned a spot as a head coach in the NBA All-Star Game for the first time. In addition, an assistant coach from Daigneault’s staff will serve as a head coach for another of the NBA All-Star teams. The two remaining head coaching spots in the NBA All-Star Game will be filled by the head coach and an assistant coach from the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference through games played on Feb. 2. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game features a new mini-tournament with four teams and three games. Three teams will be made up of NBA All-Star selections, and the fourth team will be the champion of the Castrol Rising Stars competition on Friday, Feb. 14. 
TISSOT EXPANDS GLOBAL MULTIYEAR MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS WITH NBA, WNBA AND NBA G LEAGUE - NBA and WNBA to Introduce Redesigned Tissot Shot Clock that Will Debut with the 2025-26 NBA Season and 2026 WNBA Season - - Renewal Features Launch of the Tissot Supersport NBA 2025 Special Edition Watch - - Tissot to Serve as Presenting Partner of an NBA Global Game in Europe for the Next 10 Years - PARIS AND LE LOCLE, SWITZERLAND, Jan. 23, 2025 – Today, Tissot, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and NBA G League announced a multiyear extension of their global marketing partnerships that began in 2015. The expanded collaboration will feature the introduction of a redesigned, state-of-the-art shot clock and timing system, the launch of the new Tissot NBA Supersport 2025 Special Edition watch and will make Tissot the presenting partner of an NBA Global Game in Europe for the next 10 years. The announcement was made by Tissot CEO Sylvain Dolla, NBA President of Global Partnerships Salvatore LaRocca and Tissot Ambassadors, NBA legend Tony Parker and 2024 WNBA Champion Sabrina Ionescu, at a demonstration of the new shot clock prior to The NBA Paris Games 2025 presented by Tissot, featuring the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs playing two regular-season games at the Accor Arena on Thursday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 25. “This new shot clock is a testament of our commitment to being an integral part of the game,” said Dolla. “We want to keep contributing to enhancing the fan experience. Through the shot clock and the Official Watch that are perfect synergies between Tissot and the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League, we will speak to the basketball community. Our collaboration goes beyond the court — it's about inspiring a lifestyle that reflects the passion, energy, and dedication to the game itself.” “For the past decade, Tissot has been a valued partner of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League because of its commitment to innovation, precision and creativity,” said LaRocca. “We look forward to furthering our mutual commitment to those principles, starting with the unveiling of the redesigned Tissot shot clock that will make it easier for players and fans to follow the game.” The global marketing partnership extension will come to life across marquee NBA events, including the Emirates NBA Cup, NBA All-Star, NBA Draft presented by State Farm®, NBA 2K Summer League and NBA Global Games. The renewal also represents Tissot’s continued investment in the WNBA and women’s sports, following the introduction of the Tissot Seastar Wilson® WNBA watches prior to the 2024 WNBA season as well as the brand’s continued collaboration with Tissot Ambassador and 2024 WNBA Champion Sabrina Ionescu. A New Era of the NBA and WNBA Tissot Shot Clock The redesigned shot clock is equipped with advanced technology and a distinctive round design inspired by Tissot’s watchmaking heritage. While it bears a round shape, its digits are the same size and colors as on the previous shot clock, maintaining the same feel and consistency. Setting it apart from the previous version is the full RGB LED light strips feature, which will allow the redesigned shot clock to illuminate with any color rather than just the standard red/amber used in the prior iteration. The advanced technology will introduce new game presentation and basketball operations capabilities, including the integration of the green coaches’ challenge signal into the system. From a performance standpoint, the user interface has been improved to allow for more streamlined operation, which will enhance the speed and accuracy of the staff who run the system each game. Other system upgrades include a modernized signaling distribution system that will enable advanced functionality and monitoring tools. With a streamlined 20% lighter aluminum frame, the new shot clock offers easier installation and handling. The modular design simplifies on-site maintenance, hardware replacements and future upgrades to match the evolution of the game. The new shot clocks will be rolled out in arenas, beginning with the 2025-26 NBA season and the 2026 WNBA season. Introducing the Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition 2025 Watch Complementing the new shot clock and building on the success of the 2022 NBA Strap Collection, the Swiss watchmaker also unveiled the new Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition 2025 watch today. The watch face displays numbers inspired by uniform numbers, while the second hand features the NBA logo. A textured dial evokes the look of a basketball, and on the back of the case, the NBA logo is surrounded by the cities and states the 30 NBA teams take their names from arranged by conference: Western Conference teams are positioned on the left while Eastern Conference teams are on the right. The watch will be available for purchase exclusively in Tissot Boutiques in France and US and online at Official Website | Tissot® Official Website as of Jan. 23 and rolled out as of March worldwide. Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA Watches
Tissot, Wilson and the WNBA launched two new limited-edition watches prior to the 2024 WNBA season, which marked the first official watches in league history. The creation of the two new 40mm Tissot Seastar Wilson® WNBA watches highlight the Swiss watchmaking and timekeeping expertise of Tissot, Wilson’s innovative and official WNBA basketball, as well as the cultural influence of the WNBA. Additional details on the watch can be found here.
Three frontcourt players and two guards from each conference have been named starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The new four-team, three-game mini-tournament will air at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. As revealed tonight on TNT, the 10 players honored as starters are below: 2025 NBA ALL-STAR GAME: STARTER POOL | Western Conference | Eastern Conference | Stephen Curry (Golden State) Kevin Durant (Phoenix) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City) LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) Nikola Jokić (Denver) | Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee) Jalen Brunson (New York) Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland) Jayson Tatum (Boston) Karl-Anthony Towns (New York) |
Fans accounted for 50% of the vote to determine the NBA All-Star Game starters, while current NBA players and a media panel accounted for 25% each. Click here for the complete voting results and an explanation for how the players were ranked in their position groups. The reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be revealed by TNT on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. ET. Seven players will be named in each conference: two guards, three frontcourt players and two additional players at any position. NBA head coaches will select the reserves. After the reserves are announced, the 24 NBA All-Star selections will be divided evenly into three eight-player teams, with the rosters drafted by TNT’s Inside the NBA commentators and honorary team general managers Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith. The three analysts will make their respective picks for Team Chuck, Team Shaq and Team Kenny live on TNT in the NBA All-Star Draft, which will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The fourth team in the mini-tournament will be the Castrol Rising Stars champion, known as Team Candace for its honorary general manager, TNT analyst and WNBA legend Candace Parker. 
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson will coach one of the four teams in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco and air at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. With the Boston Celtics’ 117-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, the Cavaliers (36-7, .837) clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference through games played on Sunday, Feb. 2. As a result, Atkinson has earned a spot as a head coach in the NBA All-Star Game for the first time. In addition, an assistant coach from Atkinson’s staff will serve as a head coach for another of the NBA All-Star teams. The other two head coaching spots in the NBA All-Star Game will be filled by Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and an assistant coach from his staff. Oklahoma City previously clinched the best record in the Western Conference through games played on Feb. 2. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game features a new mini-tournament with four teams and three games. Three teams will be made up of NBA All-Star selections, and the fourth team will be the champion of the Castrol Rising Stars competition on Friday, Feb. 14. 
STEPHEN CURRY LEADS NBA’S TOP-SELLING JERSEY LIST FOR FIRST HALF OF REGULAR SEASON – Boston Celtics Take Top Spot in Team Merchandise Sales for First Time Since 2008 – – List Features Six Teams in Action Tomorrow on ESPN and ABC – NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association today jointly announced that the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics secured the top spots on the NBA’s Top-Selling Jersey and Team Merchandise lists, respectively, based on NBAStore.com sales for the first half of the 2024-25 regular season. The Celtics appear at No. 1 on the Team Merchandise list for the first time in 17 years, while Curry sits atop the Top-Selling Jerseys rankings for the third consecutive list.  
Additional highlights include the following: - The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards (No. 6), Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (No. 11) and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (No. 15) each make their debut on the Most Popular Jersey list.
- In his second appearance on the list, the New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (No. 4) makes a big leap after appearing at No. 15 at the end of the 2023-24 regular season.
- Nine players on the list have been named starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Six teams featured on the list will be in action tomorrow on ESPN and ABC as part of an action-packed day of basketball, which begins at noon ET on ESPN as the Indiana Pacers take on the San Antonio Spurs in the second of two NBA Paris Games presented by Tissot. NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC features a tripleheader that tips off with the Denver Nuggets visiting the Timberwolves in a Western Conference Semifinals rematch at 3 p.m. ET, followed by the Celtics facing the Dallas Mavericks in a 2024 NBA Finals rematch at 5:30 p.m. ET. The schedule concludes with an iconic rivalry reignited when LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers square off against Curry and the Warriors at 8:30 p.m. ET. NBA ANNOUNCES PLAYERS FOR 2025 CASTROL RISING STARS NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2025 – The NBA announced today the 28 players who have been selected to compete in the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars, which will take place on Friday, Feb. 14 at Chase Center in San Francisco as part of NBA All-Star 2025. The player pool is attached and below. The annual showcase of premier young talent, featuring a mini-tournament with four teams and three games, will air at 9 p.m. ET on TNT. The Castrol Rising Stars champion will earn a spot to play in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. The Castrol Rising Stars player pool consists of 10 NBA rookies, 11 NBA sophomores and seven NBA G League players. The 21 NBA players, selected by NBA assistant coaches, will be drafted onto three seven-player teams. The seven NBA G League players, selected by the league office, will comprise the fourth team. The Rising Stars Draft will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. ET on the NBA App and on social platforms @NBA. The three teams of NBA players will be drafted by honorary head coaches, who will be announced at a later date. In the Castrol Rising Stars mini-tournament, Team A will face Team B in the first semifinal (Game 1), and Team C will play Team D in the second semifinal (Game 2). The winner of Game 1 will meet the winner of Game 2 in the championship (Game 3). For each semifinal game, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 40 points. For the championship game, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 25 points. In selecting the NBA players for Castrol Rising Stars, each NBA team submitted one ballot per coaching staff. Each coaching staff selected four frontcourt players, four guards and two additional players at either position, in order of preference, for the rookie ballot and the sophomore ballot. Coaches were not permitted to vote for any player on their team. The NBA participants for Castrol Rising Stars were determined by the total points each player received from the ballots. Points were awarded based on where a player was ranked on each ballot. The player pool includes one more sophomore than rookie based on total points received. If a player is selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game and Castrol Rising Stars, he will only compete for one of the three teams of NBA All-Stars on Sunday, Feb. 16. Assistant coaches from the NBA All-Star Game coaching staffs – the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder – will join the honorary head coaches in coaching the Castrol Rising Stars teams. Tickets for Castrol Rising Stars are available at NBAEvents.com/All-Star and through the NBA Events App, which can be downloaded in the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Below is the player pool for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars. | | | | CASTROL RISING STARS: NBA PLAYERS | | NBA Sophomores | NBA Rookies | | Bilal Coulibaly (Guard | Washington Wizards) | Bub Carrington (Guard | Washington Wizards) | | Gradey Dick (Guard | Toronto Raptors) | Stephon Castle (Guard | San Antonio Spurs) | | Keyonte George (Guard | Utah Jazz) | Tristan da Silva (Frontcourt | Orlando Magic) | | Scoot Henderson (Guard | Portland Trail Blazers) | Zach Edey (Frontcourt | Memphis Grizzlies) | | Trayce Jackson-Davis (Frontcourt | Golden State Warriors) | Dalton Knecht (Guard | Los Angeles Lakers) | | Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Frontcourt | Miami Heat) | Jared McCain (Guard | Philadelphia 76ers) | | Dereck Lively II (Frontcourt | Dallas Mavericks) | Yves Missi (Frontcourt | New Orleans Pelicans) | | Brandon Miller (Guard | Charlotte Hornets) | Zaccharie Risacher (Frontcourt | Atlanta Hawks) | | Amen Thompson (Guard | Houston Rockets) | Alex Sarr (Frontcourt | Washington Wizards) | | Cason Wallace (Guard | Oklahoma City Thunder) | Jaylen Wells (Guard | Memphis Grizzlies) | | Victor Wembanyama (Frontcourt | San Antonio Spurs) | | | | | | |
| | | CASTROL RISING STARS: NBA G LEAGUE PLAYERS | | JD Davison (Guard | Maine Celtics) | | Mac McClung (Guard | Osceola Magic) | | Bryce McGowens (Frontcourt | Rip City Remix) | | Leonard Miller (Frontcourt | Iowa Wolves) | | Dink Pate (Guard | Mexico City Capitanes) | | Reed Sheppard (Guard | Rio Grande Valley Vipers) | | Pat Spencer (Guard | Santa Cruz Warriors) | | | |
NBA DRAFT 2025 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 25-26 AT BARCLAYS CENTER – First Round (June 25) and Second Round (June 26) to Air in Primetime on ESPN Platforms – NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm will take place on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., home of the Brooklyn Nets. Coverage on both nights will begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN platforms. The first round will be held on June 25 and air on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN App, and the second round is set for June 26 on ESPN and the ESPN App. ESPN Radio will also provide national coverage of the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm. The NBA Draft will be a two-day event for the second straight year. Like last year, there will be a five-minute time limit between picks in the first round and a four-minute time limit between picks in the second round.
NBA ANNOUNCES GAME SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2025 – The NBA announced today the rescheduling of one game that was postponed earlier this month due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles and another game that was postponed due to weather conditions in New Orleans. Additionally, seven other scheduling changes were made to accommodate the rescheduling. Below are the nine changes to the NBA game schedule:
GAME | PREVIOUS | NEW SCHEDULE | DATE | DATE | LOCAL | ET | San Antonio at L.A. Lakers | Sat. 1/11 | Mon. 3/17 | 7:30PM | 10:30PM | Milwaukee at New Orleans | Wed. 1/22 | Sun. 4/6 | 7:30PM | 8:30PM | Chicago at Orlando | Wed. 3/12 | Thu. 3/6 | 7:00PM | 7:00PM | Orlando at San Antonio | Mon. 3/17 | Tue. 4/1 | 7:00PM | 8:00PM | Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers | Tue. 3/18 | Thu. 3/20 | 7:30PM | 10:30PM | Toronto at Golden State | Wed. 3/19 | Thu. 3/20 | 7:00PM | 10:00PM | Milwaukee at Golden State | Thu. 3/20 | Tue. 3/18 | 7:00PM | 10:00PM | Orlando at New Orleans | Sun. 4/6 | Thu. 3/13 | 7:00PM | 8:00PM | New Orleans at Milwaukee | Wed. 4/9 | Thu. 4/10 | 7:00PM | 8:00PM | | | | | | |
# # # NEW YORK KNICKS’ JALEN BRUNSON NAMED NBA CARES BOB LANIER COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD DECEMBER WINNER – Brunson Hosted Holiday Gift Giving Events, Shopping Sprees and Fulfilled Wishes During NBA’s Season of Giving – – NBA to Donate $10,000 to Second Round Foundation – NEW YORK, January 24, 2025 – The NBA today announced New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of December. During the NBA’s Season of Giving, which runs from late November through December, Brunson hosted holiday gift giving events, shopping sprees and fulfilled the wishes of two children from Make-A-Wish Metro NY and Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. Brunson will receive the David Robinson trophy, and the NBA will donate $10,000 to the Second Round Foundation – an organization that creates equity for young people through education, sport and community. During NBA Season of Giving, Brunson and the Second Round Foundation partnered with DREAM Charter Schools to bring cheer to students during the holiday season. As a part of this effort, Brunson co-hosted two Family Dinner and Game Night events for nearly 500 DREAM students and their families. Families received food baskets with fresh produce and non-perishable food items ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The events also promoted the Scratch Food Program, which focuses on improving school meals and encouraging healthy eating habits. Brunson and the Second Round Foundation also purchased 250 winter coats for DREAM students from Manhattan’s East Harlem and Mott Haven and Highbridge campuses in the Bronx. Brunson along with the Garden of Dreams Foundation also hosted 20 single mothers from the Covenant House in the Bronx for a holiday shopping spree experience. Each mother received $550 in Target gift cards to purchase gifts and necessities. The New York Knicks hosted their Garden of Dreams Night on December 5th and invited two children from Make-A-Wish to participate. The two boys, undergoing medical challenges, had a wish to meet Brunson and attend a Knicks game. Brunson spent time with both boys and provided words of encouragement. The boys also served as an honorary Knicks Player and an honorary Knicks Coach for the game. “I'm humbled and honored to receive the Community Assist Award for the month of December,” said Brunson. “The greatest gift the game has given me has been the ability to give back to those in need through the Second Round Foundation. This award further motivates me to serve the communities that mean so much to me and to highlight those who deserve support, regardless of their circumstances.” Brunson will be recognized in-arena as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner during the Kings-Knicks game on Jan. 25. New York Knicks President Leon Rose and a youth representative from the Covenant House will present him with the award. The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award honors Bob Lanier, an NBA League Office executive and NBA Cares Ambassador for more than 30 years. He had an enormous influence on the NBA family and young people globally, traveling the world to teach the values of the game and making a positive impact through his kindness and generosity. The legacy he built will continue to live on through the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognition, which honors the next generation of players’ commitment to positively impacting their community throughout the NBA season. Over the course of each NBA season, there is an offseason winner followed by seven monthly award winners. The offseason winner receives the Bob Lanier trophy, and each monthly winner receives the David Robinson trophy. The NBA also makes a donation to the charity or foundation of the player’s choice. To learn more, please visit https://communityassist.nba.com/.
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