2024 NBA All-Star Weekend: Schedule, Participants, and How to Watch
Basketball fans, get ready for one of the biggest parties in sports! The highly anticipated 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner, promising three days of fantastic basketball, skills challenges, games, and contests. From the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday to the thrilling 3-point contest and slam-dunk contest on Saturday, and finally culminating in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, this weekend is a must-watch for all basketball enthusiasts.
When and Where is the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend?
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 16, 2024, through Sunday, February 18, 2024. The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Get ready to witness the best of the best showcasing their skills on the court.
The Exciting Three-Point Contest
One of the highlights of the NBA All-Star Saturday Night is the Starry 3-Point Contest. Taking place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, this event promises to be filled with highlight reel-worthy moments and dazzling three-point shots. Tune in to TNT at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) to catch all the action.
The participants competing in the 2024 Starry 3-Point Contest are some of the most talented shooters in the league. Keep an eye out for Malik Beasley (Bucks), Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), Damian Lillard (Bucks), Lauri Markkanen (Jazz), Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves), and Trae Young (Hawks). Damian Lillard will be defending his title as the reigning champion, so expect some fierce competition.
The Thrilling Slam-Dunk Contest
Prepare to be amazed by the athleticism and creativity on display in the 2024 All-Star slam-dunk contest. This event, scheduled to be the last event of the night on Saturday, February 17, promises to be a jaw-dropping spectacle. Following the skills challenge, 3-point contest, and the Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3-point challenge, the slam-dunk contest will leave fans in awe. Make sure to tune in to TNT at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) to witness the gravity-defying dunks.
The participants in the 2024 NBA All-Star slam-dunk contest are Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat), Mac McClung (G League, Osceola Magic), and Jacob Toppin (Knicks). Jacob Toppin will be defending his title as the reigning champion, so expect nothing short of spectacular aerial displays.
The Highly Anticipated NBA All-Star Game
The crown jewel of the NBA All-Star Weekend is undoubtedly the NBA All-Star Game itself. Taking place on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT), this game will feature the best players from the Eastern and Western Conferences battling it out on the court. The game will be broadcast live on TNT and TBS, ensuring that fans don’t miss a single moment of the action.
The starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game have been announced, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), and Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks) representing the Eastern Conference. In the Western Conference, LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets), Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns), Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) will be taking the court. Due to injuries, Trae Young and Scottie Barnes have been named as replacements for Joel Embiid and Julius Randle.
Don’t Miss a Single Event
The NBA All-Star Weekend is jam-packed with exciting events from start to finish. Here is the full schedule for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend (all times Eastern):
Friday, Feb. 16
– 11:30 a.m.: Panini Rising Stars Practice (NBA TV)
– 5:30 p.m.: Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
– 7 p.m.: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
– 9 p.m.: Rising Stars (TNT)
Saturday, Feb. 17
– 11 a.m.: NBA All-Star Practice (NBA TV)
– 2 p.m.: HBCU Classic
