We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.
Those who were snubbed from making an appearance in the starting lineup (which was chosen by fans, media, and players) had a chance to represent their conferences in San Francisco by earning a selection from NBA coaches.
NBA All-Star reserves were revealed on Thursday night, which also resulted in a few perceived snubs from fans. In the Eastern Conference,
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is out for at least one week after MRI results confirmed he sustained a left ankle sprain in the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, the team announced Wednesday.
Now that he’s got his running mate on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant, back this season, former Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. is getting back to his old ways. After a strong week, Jackson Jr. has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week.
Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points ... connecting on 14 of 18 shots. LaMelo Ball added 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Miles Bridges scored 17 points as the Hornets three-game winning ...
Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in 1 week after an MRI exam confirmed a left ankle sprain, the team announced Wednesday.