After what seems like months of anticipation, All-Star weekend is finally upon us! And the best news is that Dejounte Murray has finally received his due and will rub shoulders with the greatest players in the world.
Here’s a brief rundown of the schedule for the weekend (all listed in Eastern Time):
Friday Feb, 18:
- 7 PM: All-Star Celebrity Game
- 9 PM: Rising Stars Game
Saturday Feb, 19:
- 11 AM: All-Star practice
- 2 PM: NBA x HBCU Classic
- 8 PM: All-Star Contests (Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Dunk Contest)
Sunday Feb, 20:
- 12 PM: Legends Awards
- 2 PM: G-League Next Gem Game
- 8 PM: 71st NBA All-Star Game
With that out of the way, let’s get into some recent news and things to watch out for during the All-Star festivities.