They Saved the NBA All-Star Game? Plus, the NBA’s Tumultuous Week, With Zach Lowe
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game was a redemption for the league, delivering competitive, entertaining basketball after years of criticism. Hosts Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe praised the USA vs. World format, the energy from young stars like Wemby and Anthony Edwards, and Kawhi Leonard’s MVP-cali
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