Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out.

Ja Morant got in trouble again for aiming an imaginary gun to celebrate 3-pointers, so he has gone to a different make-believe violent way to mark a long-distance shot.

The winning total last year: 211 points.

This will be an actual All-Star matchup.

Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in next weekend’s All-Star Game because of a strained left calf.

The NBA All-Stars have been selected.

NBA coaches are obviously convinced: Victor Wembanyama is one of the league’s very best players.

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records.

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and getting picked for a 21st time.

The NBA’s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming midseason showcase in San Francisco.

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers has heard and seen enough.

“Inside the NBA” will continue, even though even though games will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.

“Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros.

Charles Barkley will not be leaving TNT or the “Inside the NBA” crew for the foreseeable future.