The second round of the NBA draft has produced some of the best talent in the league.
Nikola Jokic put up a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double on Sunday afternoon, but his Denver Nuggets still lost 128-117 to an undermanned Golden State Warriors team that was missing its four highest-paid players.
The Cavs' title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but the Thunder and Nuggets are clear favorites.
Kevin Durant took a playful jab at Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and the rest of the NBA All-Star World team when asked how hard his own U.S. squad of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard plans to compete in the midseason showcase.
Stephen Curry will be joining Olympic teammates LeBron James and Kevin Durant once again, this time at the NBA All-Star Game. And the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard was added to the pool of U.S. players Tuesday shortly before the rosters were unveiled.
LeBron James is an NBA All-Star for a record-extending 22nd consecutive year after the league announced its reserves for the Feb. 15 midseason showcase Sunday night.
