Now that he’s been thrust into the spotlight due to the absence of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown has become much more vocal as a player. He gets more attention from opponents, too, but rose above adversity.

Anthony Edwards was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA All-Star Game as the USA Stars beat the USA Stripes 47-21.

At the media availability session for All-Star, the Georgia native let it be known that he is not just interested in adding a 1-on-1 tourney to the slate of events for All-Star week, but that he has a...