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The NBA All-Star Weekend is here, once again! We have the All-Star Game, and the Dunk Contest. Those are two of the most iconic things around in our sport, even if the Three Point Shootout is always more exciting. But as the game has grown so have the festivities. Here's all the info you need, from the TV times and stations to the things you actually care about. (And some things you don't care about, like who sponsors each even now.) Be sure to check these lists out, and know when to watch the events you care about!
Friday
| Time | EVENT | Sponsor | Broadcast | |||
| 1 | 7:30 AM | MT | Rising Stars Challenge Practice | BBVA Compass | NBA TV | |
| 2 | 9:30 AM | MT | NBA All-Star Media Day | NBA TV | ||
| 3 | 11:30 AM | MT | Hall of Fame Announcement | NBA TV & NBA.com | ||
| 4 | 4:00 PM | MT | The Starters | NBA TV | ||
| 5 | 5:00 PM | MT | NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | Mountain Dew | ESPN | |
| 6 | 7:00 PM | MT | Rising Stars Challenge | BBVA Compass | TNT | |
| 7 | 9:00 PM | MT | Inside the NBA | Kia | TNT | |
| 8 | 9:00 PM | MT | Rising Stars Challenge New Conference | BBVA Compass | NBA.com | |
| 9 | 9:00 PM | MT | After Dark with Rick Fox | NBA TV | ||
| 10 | 9:30 PM | MT | NBA GameTime | NBA TV | ||
Why do you care? You care because there are three Utah Jazz players in the #BBVARISINGSTARSCHALLENGE2016 game. You want to see Raul Neto running up and down the floor, while Rodney Hood and Trey Lyles get to have a little fun. You're only young once, and at best, you're only in this exhibition game twice. They deserve to be there, and it will be exciting. More exciting than the All-Star game for sure because these kids are very happy to be there and put on a show. Also, Andrew Wiggins is really going to be the MVP because, well, you know...
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Saturday
| Time | EVENT | Sponsor | Broadcast | |||
| 1 | 9:00 AM | MT | NBA All-Star Practice | NBA TV | ||
| 2 | 11:00 AM | MT | Inside Stuff | NBA TV | ||
| 3 | 11:30 AM | MT | The Starters | NBA TV | ||
| 4 | 12:00 PM | MT | NBA D-League All-Star Game | Kumho Tire | NBA TV | |
| 5 | 5:00 PM | MT | TNT NBA Tip-Off | AutoTrader | TNT | |
| 6 | 5:00 PM | MT | Commissioner Adam Silver Media Availability | NBA TV & NBA.com | ||
| 7 | 6:00 PM | MT | All-Star Saturday Night | State Farm | TNT | |
| Skills Challenge | Taco Bell | |||||
| Three-Point Contest | Foot Locker | |||||
| Slam Dunk Contest | Verizon | |||||
| 8 | 8:30 PM | MT | NBA GameTime | NBA TV | ||
| 9 | 8:30 PM | MT | All-Star Saturday Night News Conferences | NBA.com | ||
Why do you care? Well, you care about of the little fun games. The Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk showcase the best of the best at what they do. Well, that's the case with the three point contest, not so much with the slam dunk, but what can you do? You may also care for the D-League All-Star Game. Erick Green was selected, but replaced because he was called up to the NBA. Elliot Williams (former Jazzman) was also selected, but isn't even in the league anymore. Uh, Jimmer Fredette? Watch this game if you like Jimmer.
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Sunday
| Time | EVENT | Sponsor | Broadcast | |||
| 1 | 9:30 AM | MT | NBA Legends Brunch | NBA.com | ||
| 2 | 3:00 PM | MT | NBA GameTime | NBA TV | ||
| 3 | 5:00 PM | MT | NBA Tip-Off | AutoTrader | TNT | |
| 4 | 6:30 PM | MT | NBA All-Star Game | TNT | ||
| 5 | 9:00 PM | MT | Inside the NBA | Kia | NBA TV | |
Why do you care? This is the game. The showcase of the best players in the league . . . playing the least defense imaginable. Also, who doesn't like brunch?