Sports
The WNBA’s new expansion franchise that is coming to the Bay Area is also getting a good look during All-Star weekend.
The 74th NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco this weekend is more than a game, it’s a mini-tournament with four teams. Here’s what you need to know.
Lakers
The Lakers’ players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.
San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama is an NBA All-Star for the first time. The Lakers’ Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ James Harden are joining him.
The NBA has tried a variety of ways to increase competition and fan interest in the All-Star Game, but is the latest format change a step in the right direction?
Entertainment & Arts
NBA player Kyle Kuzma proposed to supermodel Winnie Harlow during a weekend getaway to Turks and Caicos, popping the question with an 8.5-carat engagement ring.
Rob Pelinka and the Lakers have done more than just figure out what comes next in post-LeBron James era — they have built a championship-caliber foundation.
Clippers
Patty Mills played six seasons with Kawhi Leonard in San Antonio, winning an NBA title in 2014. Mills and Drew Eubanks vow to play key roles now for the Clippers.
The Clippers trade forward P.J. Tucker, backup center Mo Bamba, a future second-round draft pick and cash to the Jazz for Patty Mills and Drew Eubanks.
Opinion
In lacing up a lively history of the slam dunk, Mike Sileski digs into the social and racial implications of sports’ most exciting play.