We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

The NBA All-Star Game starters have been chosen, and now it falls to NBA coaches — or the assistants they pawn this off on — to select the reserves for each conference. Those coaches must vote for two guards, three frontcourt players, and two wildcards — seven players total from each conference. Their choices will be announced next Thursday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points ... connecting on 11 of 39. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as Memphis used a late ...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third ... Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) handles the ball between New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) and guard Dejounte ...

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each ... GRIZZLIES 108, TIMBERWOLVES 106 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jaren Jackson Jr. is the glue that holds everything together for the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson leads the team in points, steals, blocks, and minutes this season. It is well ...

Charlotte Mark Williams – 38 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists 14-18 FG Career-high in PTS LaMelo Ball – 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists Top Performers – Memphis Desmond Bane – 24 points, 8 assists Luke Kennard – 23 points,

Even though the format of the game is a bit different, the voting method remains the same. The results to determine the starting lineup are once again calculated based on a weighted system from fan voting, media voting, as well as player voting.

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. won the NBA's Player of the Week award for the Western Conference for the first time in his career.

Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Wednesday night.