As the curtain begins to close on generational stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, the NBA finds itself in search for the next relatable, electrifying, and game-evolving players who can be the faces of the game for the next generation.

Darius Garland learned his fate quickly. As TNT’s Inside the NBA crew opened the envelopes, revealing the 2025 NBA All-Star Game starters on Thursday night, they began with a pair of Eastern Conference guards.

Kings center Domantas Sabonis and Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for games played between January 6-12, the league announced on Monday (Twitter link).

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117

The Cavaliers went on an 18-0 between the 3rd and 4th quarter and never looked back, defeating the Wolves 124-117. Top Performers – Cleveland Donovan Mitchell – 36 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 3PM Darius Garland – 29 points,

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117 on Saturday night.

MINNEAPOLIS — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the ... the fourth with a 10-0 run to seize control. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and Julius Randle finished ...

By TYLER MASON Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Timberwolves, 124-117, on Jan. 18. With the

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the ... the fourth with a 10-0 run to seize control. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points and Julius Randle finished ...

LeBron James and Anthony Edwards are 0-19 and 0-12 in final five-second clutch shots, highlighting a surprising statistical anomaly.

James will make his record 21st consecutive start as an All-Star and Curry, the long-time face of the Golden State Warriors, is now formally serving as host for the weekend with his 11th All-Star appearance. As of now, the Knicks are the only team with two All-Stars, despite being in third place in the East.

DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.