With the Thompson twins, Scoot Henderson and a couple promising Wizards youngsters, Team Mitch is favored to win it at +180. Team Jeremy is a public favorite (40% tickets), and Team Chris seems to be where the sharp action is going (65.9% of handle).

The NBA’s best young talent will be on display at the start of NBA All-Star Weekend in the Rising Stars Game.  Four teams, three with NBA talent and one from the G-League, will battle in a bracketed event.

With five games on tonight’s NBA slate, I’m eying a couple of first-basket wagers. After tonight, the NBA will head on its All-Star break. There will be one game next Wednesday, but ultimately, the second half of the season doesn’t start until next Thursday.

Curry and Ionescu were interested in a rematch at the Warriors' Chase Center, but the league says it won't happen

The NBA says the 3-point shooting rematch between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu is not going to be part of the lineup for All-Star Weekend.