The 2025–26 NBA season delivered a fresh wave of breakout stars, with six players earning their first All-Star selections through sustained growth and undeniable impact. Each of these players took a meaningful leap,

The Duke product was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft and has lived up to the hype while showing flashes of his sky-high potential throughout his rookie campaign. He is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 28 percent from deep.

Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren will play together for head coach J.B. Bickerstaff for the USA Stars in the new All-Star format.

Michael Jordan explains how NBA stars can handle the New York Knicks’ intense home crowd at Madison Square Garden.

Mavs rookie sensation Cooper Flagg will represent the team in the NBA's Rising Stars event as a part of the league's All-Star Game festivities.

February 1 carries special significance across the NBA. The day marks the start of Black History Month as the NBA is honoring the 75th anniversary of three late NBA pioneers – Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd,

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier — accused of gambling conspiracy — must be paid his full $26.6 million salary this season after an arbitrator ruled that the NBA cannot put him on unpaid leave this season,