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NBA All-Star schedule 2023: Times, TV channels, lineups for Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, Skills Challenge

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 31: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on January 31, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 31: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on January 31, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NBA All-Star Weekend (Feb. 17-19) at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City is right around the corner. The New York Knicks will be represented by Julius Randle, who was named an All-Star reserve and will also be competing in the Three Point Contest. Quentin Grimes will partake in the Rising Stars Tournament and Jericho Sims will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest.

All-Star Weekend is one of the best parts of the season and is something that all NBA fans can come together for. Here’s what you need to know before then.

NBA All-Star schedule: Date, start time, and TV channel

Friday, Feb. 17

  • 2:30 p.m. ET: Jordan Rising Stars Practice (NBA TV)
  • 5:30 p.m. ET: Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
  • 7 p.m. ET: Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
  • 9 p.m. ET: Jordan Rising Stars (TNT)

Saturday, Feb. 18

  • 1 p.m. ET: NBA All-Star Practice (NBA TV)
  • 1 p.m. ET: NBA All-Star Media Day (NBA App)
  • 4 p.m. ET: NBA x HBCU Classic (NBA TV, TNT, ESPN2)
  • 7 p.m. ET: Adam Silver news conference (NBA TV & NBA App)
  • 8 p.m. ET: All-Star Saturday Night (TNT)
    • First event: Skills Challenge
    • Second event: 3-Point Contest
    • Third event: Slam Dunk Contest

Sunday, Feb. 19

  • 1 p.m. ET: NBA Legends Awards (NBA TV & NBA App)
  • 3 p.m. ET: NBA G League Next Up Game (NBA TV)
  • 7:30 p.m. ET: All-Star Draft (TNT)
  • 8 p.m. ET: All-Star Game (TNT)

NBA All-Star Game lineups

Before the All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 19, captains LeBron James (Western Conference) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Eastern Conference) will draft players for their respective teams.

Eastern Conference starters

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
    • was named an All-Star before being traded by the Nets
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
  • Joel Embiid (Philadelphia Sixers)
    • replacing Kevin Durant, who was named an All-Star before being traded by the Nets

Head Coach: Joe Mazulla (Boston Celtics)

Western Conference starters

  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
  • Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
    • replacing Steph Curry
  • Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
  • Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)
    • replacing Zion Williamson

Head Coach: Michael Malone (Denver Nuggets)

Eastern Conference reserves

  • Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors)
    • injury replacement
  • DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls)
  • Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
  • Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
  • Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks)

Western Conference reserves

  • Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
    • injury replacement
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
  • Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
  • Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings)
  • De’Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings)
    • injury replacement
  • Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers)

NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest participants

  • Jericho Sims (New York Knicks)
  • Kenyon Martin Jr. (Houston Rockets)
  • Trey Murphy III (New Orleans Pelicans)
  • Mac McClung (Philadelphia Sixers)

NBA All-Star Skills Challenge participants

  • Antetokounmpo brothers (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo)
  • Jazz players (Jordan Clarkson, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton)
  • Rookies (Paolo Banchero, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith Jr.)

NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest participants

  • Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
  • Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
  • Buddy Hield (Indiana Pacers)
  • Kevin Huerter (Sacramento Kings)
  • Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks)
  • Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)

NBA Rising Stars Challenge rosters

The Rising Stars Challenge will be a tournament made up of four teams and three games. Three of the teams will be comprised of 21 NBA players while the fourth team will be made up of seven G League players.

Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, Jason Terry, and Deron Williams will coach.

Knicks starter Quentin Grimes will represent New York. Ayo Dosunmu and Tari Eason will replace Jalen Green (left groin strain) and Jalen Duren (right ankle sprain).

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