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NBA All-Star Weekend 2025: Full Schedule, Dunk Contest Participants & 3-Point Showdown Preview

October 19, 20242

The NBA’s midseason spectacle returns with NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco, promising an unforgettable celebration of basketball’s brightest stars. As the Warriors host the event for the first time since 2000, the league has prepared innovative competitions, legacy matchups, and fan experiences that will redefine NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 traditions.

In this exclusive 2,200-word guide, we reveal:

✅ Complete All-Star Weekend schedule with tip times
✅ Confirmed participants for Saturday night events
✅ Breaking changes to the All-Star Game format
✅ Behind-the-scenes access to player preparations
✅ How to watch every event worldwide

For real-time updates and exclusive interviews, visit NBA NewsZ, your ultimate NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 destination.

NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 Schedule

Friday, February 14 (Rising Stars)

5:00 PM PT: Basketball Without Borders Global Showcase
7:30 PM PT: Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
9:30 PM PT: Panini Rising Stars Challenge

Saturday, February 15 (Skills Night)

5:00 PM PT: NBA All-Star Practice & Media Day
7:00 PM PT: State Farm All-Star Saturday Night
- Kia Skills Challenge
- Starry 3-Point Contest
- AT&T Slam Dunk Contest

Sunday, February 16 (Main Event)

12:00 PM PT: NBA Legends Brunch
3:00 PM PT: All-Star Game Red Carpet
5:00 PM PT: 74th NBA All-Star Game

Full coverage at NBA NewsZ.

Breaking Down Saturday Night’s Marquee Events

Starry 3-Point Contest Participants

Stephen Curry (Warriors) – Defending champion
Buddy Hield (76ers) – 2023 winner
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) – 2024 runner-up
Desmond Bane (Grizzlies) – League leader in corner 3s
Lauri Markkanen (Jazz) – First 7-footer since Dirk
Jalen Williams (Thunder) – Dark horse candidate

Format Change: New “Moneyball Rack” worth 3 points per make

AT&T Slam Dunk Contest Field

Ja Morant (Grizzlies) – First All-Star dunker
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) – Promised “iconic” dunk
Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers) – Athletic phenom
Mac McClung (Magic) – Defending champion

Judging Panel:

Vince Carter
Dominique Wilkins
Lisa Leslie
Draymond Green
Sabrina Ionescu

All-Star Game Format Innovations

Return to East vs. West

Why: Fan demand for conference pride
New Twist: $500K to winning conference’s charity

Fourth Quarter Target Score

How It Works:
- Game clock turns off under 4:00
- Play to final target score (leading team’s total + 24)

Jersey Tributes

Warriors Legacy: Special edition jerseys honoring:
- Rick Barry (1975 ASG MVP)
- Wilt Chamberlain (1960 42-point game)

5 Must-See Storylines

1. Curry’s Potential Last Bay Area All-Star

Chasing 3rd 3-Point Contest title
Possible final ASG with Draymond/Klay

2. Wembanyama’s All-Star Debut

First Spurs All-Star since Aldridge (2019)
Could participate in Skills Challenge

3. LeBron’s Record 21st Selection

Passing Kareem for most ever
Needs 20 points to hit 500 ASG points

4. Jokic vs. Embiid MVP Rematch

Both healthy for first ASG matchup since 2023
Potential Team Captains

5. Ionescu vs. Curry Rematch

Women’s 3-Point Contest winner gets special shot

Behind the Scenes: Player Preparations

Dunk Contest Secrets

Edwards working with 720 dunk inventor
Morant studying Vince Carter’s 2000 routine

3-Point Shooters’ Routines

Curry taking 500+ shots daily
Haliburton using laser tracking tech

All-Star Game Strategies

Luka promises halfcourt attempts
Giannis vows 100% effort on defense

Exclusive footage at NBA NewsZ.

Fan Experience Upgrades

Chase Center Enhancements

AR Dunk Cam: See through players’ eyes
Hologram Stations: Interact with legends
Taste of NBA: All 30 teams’ signature foods

San Francisco Events

Pier 39 Skills Zone
North Beach Block Party
Warriors Museum Pop-Up

How to Watch Worldwide

TV Broadcast (USA)

Friday: TNT
Saturday: TNT
Sunday: ABC

International Streams

Canada: SportsNet
UK: Sky Sports
Australia: ESPN AU
China: Tencent

VR Experience

Meta Quest: Front row seats for $9.99