Indiana and basketball are synonymous.

From small-town high schools (think "Hoosiers," the classic movie) to big-city prep teams (Lawrence North in Indianapolis) and from Bob Knight and Assembly Hall at Indiana to Gene Keady and Mackey Arena at Purdue to Brad Stevens and Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler.

From high school legends (John Wooden, Oscar Robertson, Damon Bailey, Rick Mount, Steve Alford, Glenn Robinson, George McGinnis, Junior Bridgeman, Skylar Diggins, Ruth Riley, Katie Douglas) to college stars (Isaiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Gordon Hayward, Zach Edey, Calbert Cheaney, Scott May, Kent Benson, Mike Woodson) to Indiana Pacers stars (Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, Billy Knight, Mel Daniels, Roger Brown, Paul George, Tyrese Haliburton, Jermaine O’Neal) to Indiana Fever stars (Tamika Catchings, Kelsey Mitchell, Katie Douglas, the state oozes basketball lore.

The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend and All-Star Game return to Indianapolis for the first time since 1985, a nod to the state’s basketball history and 89-year-old Pacers owner Herb Simon, who bought the franchise in 1983.

Here’s what to know about the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend and All-Star Game:

When and where is the NBA All-Star Game weekend?

NBA All-Star Weekend is Friday-Sunday (February 16-18) in Indianapolis with events taking place at the Indiana Pacers’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indianapolis Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.

2024 NBA All-Star Weekend schedule

Friday, Feb. 16

NBA All-Celebrity Game, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN

NBA Rising Stars event, 9 p.m. ET, TNT

Saturday, Feb. 17

HBCU Classic, Winston-Salem State vs. Virginia Union, 2 p.m. ET, NBA TV, TNT, ESPN 2

All-Star Saturday Night Skills Challenge, 3-point Contest, Steph vs. Sabrina 3-point Challenge, Slam Dunk Content, 8 p.m. ET, TNT

Sunday, Feb. 18

G League Up Next Game, 1:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV

NBA All-Star Game, 8 p.m. ET, TNT

How can I watch the NBA All-Star Game weekend?

TNT, ESPN, ESPN 2 and NBA TV and the NBA will provide coverage of the weekend’s events and news conferences, including practices and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s annual All-Star press conference.

What are the NBA All-Star rosters?

East All-Stars

• Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo *
• Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid *
• Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton *
• Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard *
• Boston’s Jayson Tatum *
• Miami’s Bam Adebayo
• Orlando’s Paolo Banchero
• Boston’s Jaylen Brown
• New York’s Jalen Brunson
• Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey
• Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell
• New York’s Julius Randle
• Atlanta's Trae Young %
• Toronto's Scottie Barnes %

West All-Stars

• Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James *
• Dallas’ Luka Doncic *
• Phoenix’s Kevin Durant *
• Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander *
• Denver’s Nikola Jokic *
• Phoenix’s Devin Booker
• Golden State’s Steph Curry
• Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis
• Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards
• Los Angeles Clippers’ Paul George
• Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard
• Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns

* Indicates voted in as a starter

% Indicates commissioner's selection for the injured Julius Randle and Joel Embiid

What is the All-Star Game format?

This year, it’s a return to the traditional East vs. West format instead of two captains picking teams. Also, the game returns to a four, 12-minute quarters format opposed to the targeted-score ending to conclude the All-Star Game in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

The team that wins each quarter will have donation made in its name to a charitable organization.

Who are All-Star Game coaches?

Minnesota’s Chris Finch will coach the West, and Milwaukee’s Doc Rivers will coach the East.

Who are the NBA slam dunk contest participants?

• Mac McClung, G League’s Osceola Magic (2023 dunk contest winner)
• Jacob Toppin, New York Knicks, G League’s Westchester Knicks
• Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
• Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami Heat

Who are the NBA 3-point contest participants?

• Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks, 2023 3-point contest winner
• Malik Beasley, Milwaukee Bucks
• Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
• Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
• Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
• Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
• Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz

Steph vs. Sabrina 3-point contest

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu will compete head-to-head in the first NBA vs. WNBA 3-point Challenge. This event will take place after the traditional 3-point contest and before the slam dunk contest.

Curry will shoot from the NBA 3-point line and use NBA basketballs, and Ionescu will shoot from the WNBA 3-point line and use WNBA basketballs. Each made shot will result in a donation from State Farm to the NBA Foundation to support economic empowerment in the Black community.

Who is in the NBA skills competition?

• Team Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Myles Turner
• Team Top Picks: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic; Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves; Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
• Team All-Stars: Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers; Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

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