Kevin Durant meets Munetaka Murakami and Travis Bazzana during All-Star Game batting practice

The 96th edition takes place in the City of Brotherly Love.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 141 min read

The celebs are out for the All-Star Game 🔥 Kevin Durant meets up with Munetaka Murakami and Travis Bazzana during BP! h Via @MLB on X

What happened: The pregame gathering occurred on the field ahead of the 8 p.m. Eastern broadcast on FOX. Munetaka Murakami joined the American League All-Star roster on July 11.

Why it matters: Celebrity appearances at the midsummer classic bridge audiences across professional leagues during the July sports calendar. Kevin Durant is currently amid an offseason filled with trade speculation following reports of potential frameworks with the Detroit Pistons.

What to watch: First pitch between the American and National League squads follows the pregame festivities. Off-field attention remains on whether Detroit advances any formal trade offers for Kevin Durant.

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