The NBA’s best players are on their way to Indianapolis for All-Star Weekend.
After a few years of experimentation with an All-Star Draft and the Elam Ending, the NBA is bringing back its classic format. Eastern Conference and Western Conference teams will take the floor and play 12-minute quarters rather than attempt to reach a target score.
And, of course, there will be a few entertaining events to watch before the big game. The Slam Dunk Contest and 3-Point Contest have loaded fields, which include returning champions in Mac McClung and Damian Lillard.
Here’s a breakdown of this year’s All-Star festivities, including the full schedule for the weekend and participants in each competition.
NBA All-Star schedule 2024
NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Friday with the All-Star Celebrity Game and Rising Stars Challenge. The skills competitions will be held Saturday, and the All-Star Game will take place Sunday.
Friday, Feb. 16
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Stars Practice | 11:30 a.m. | NBA TV |
| Hall of Fame News Conference | 5:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rising Stars | 9 p.m. | TNT |
Saturday, Feb. 17
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NBA All-Star Practice | 11 a.m. | NBA TV |
| HBCU Classic | 2 p.m. | ESPN2/NBA TV/TNT |
| Adam Silver News Conference | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| All-Star Saturday Night (Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest) | 8 p.m. | TNT |
Sunday, Feb. 19
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Legends Awards | 11:30 a.m. | NBA TV |
| G League Up Next Game | 1:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| NBA All-Star Game | 8 p.m. | TNT |
NBA All-Star TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN | ESPN2 | NBA TV | TNT
- Live stream: Sling
NBA All-Star events will air on ESPN, ESPN2, NBA TV and TNT. Viewers can also stream the events on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants 2024
The Slam Dunk Contest features four players competing in two rounds. Each player will attempt two dunks in the first round. The two players with the highest combined scores for their two dunks will then advance to the final round.
The finalists will attempt two more dunks, and the player with the highest combined score will win the Slam Dunk Contest.
Here are the 2024 Slam Dunk Contest participants:
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | Celtics |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Heat |
| Mac McClung | Osceola Magic (G League) |
| Jacob Toppin | Knicks |
NBA 3-Point Contest participants 2024
The eight 3-Point Contest participants will shoot at the typical five locations along the arc with four racks of four regular balls (one point) and one money ball (two points), plus one special rack of five money balls. Players can choose their favorite spots for the money ball racks.
Two “STARRY Range” zones will sit between the racks at the wings and top of the key. Each zone holds one white ball worth three points. Each player will have 70 seconds to shoot as many of the 27 balls as he can.
The contest is separated into two rounds with the three highest-scoring players from the first round advancing to the final round. The player with the highest score in the final round will be crowned the winner.
Here are the 2024 3-Point Contest participants:
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | Bucks |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers |
| Damian Lillard | Bucks |
| Lauri Markkanen | Jazz |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Timberwolves |
| Trae Young | Hawks |
NBA Skills Challenge participants 2024
The Skills Challenge puts three teams of three players through a three-round competition that tests their dribbling, passing and shooting abilities. The team that earns the most “Challenge Points” will win the Skills Challenge. (The complete round-by-round breakdown can be found here.)
Here are the 2024 Skills Challenge participants:
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers |
| Bennedict Mathurin | Pacers |
| Myles Turner | Pacers |
| Paolo Banchero | Top Picks |
| Anthony Edwards | Top Picks |
| Victor Wembanyama | Top Picks |
| Scottie Barnes | All-Stars |
| Tyrese Maxey | All-Stars |
| Trae Young | All-Stars |
Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge
After the conclusion of the 3-Point Contest, Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu will go one-on-one in the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge.
It will follow the standard 3-Point Contest rules with one exception. Curry will shoot from the NBA 3-point line with NBA basketballs, while Ionescu will shoot from the WNBA 3-point line with WNBA basketballs.
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— NBA (@NBA) January 30, 2024
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