The 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend will celebrate the league’s best players in Toronto this weekend.
It’s the first time the All-Star festivities have been held in Canada since the Toronto Raptors and then-Vancouver Grizzlies became the nation’s first pro basketball franchises, making their debut in 1995-96.
There are three days of events, beginning Friday with the celebrity game and the Rising Stars Challenge (aka the rookies and sophomores game). Saturday night showcases the skills challenge, slam dunk contest and the 3-point shootout. The weekend concludes with the 65th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the best events from NBA All-Star Weekend.
BBVA Rising Stars Challenge
When: Friday, Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Live Stream: TNT Overtime
Rosters
USA: Jordan Clarkson (Lakers), Rodney Hood (Jazz), Zach LaVine (Timberwolves), Devin Booker (Suns), Jahlil Okafor (76ers), Jabari Parker (Bucks), Elfrid Payton (Magic), D’Angelo Russell (Lakers), Marcus Smart (Celtics), Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves)
World: Bojan Bogdanovic (Nets), Clint Capela (Rockets), Mario Hezonja (Magic), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets), Trey Lyles (Jazz), Emmanuel Mudiay (Nuggets), Raul Neto (Jazz), Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Dwight Powell (Mavericks), Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves)
Skills Challenge
When: Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Live Stream: TNT Overtime
Participants: Isaiah Thomas (Celtics), Jordan Clarkson (Lakers), Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves), Patrick Beverley (Rockets), DeMarcus Cousins (Kings), Draymond Green (Warriors), Anthony Davis (Pelicans), C.J. McCollum (Blazers)
3-Point Shootout
When: Saturday, Feb. 13
TV: TNT
Live Stream: TNT Overtime
Participants:Â Steph Curry (Warriors), Klay Thompson (Warriors), James Harden (Rockets), Devin Booker (Suns), Kyle Lowry (Raptors), Khris Middleton (Bucks), J.J. Redick (Clippers), C.J. McCollum (Trail Blazers)*
*Replaces Chris Bosh (injury)
Slam Dunk Contest
When: Saturday, Feb. 13
TV: TNT
Live Stream: TNT Overtime
Participants:Â Zach LaVine (Timberwolves), Aaron Gordon (Magic), Andre Drummond (Pistons), Will Barton (Nuggets)
All-Star Game
When: Sunday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Live Stream: TNT Overtime
Rosters
East: Kyle Lowry* (Raptors), Dwyane Wade* (Heat), LeBron James* (Cavaliers), Paul George* (Pacers), Carmelo Anthony* (Knicks), John Wall (Wizards), Pau Gasol (Bulls), Andre Drummond (Pistons), Chris Bosh (Heat), Isaiah Thomas (Celtics), Demar DeRozan (Raptors), Paul Millsap (Hawks)
West: Steph Curry* (Warriors), Russell Westbrook* (Thunder), Kevin Durant* (Thunder), Kobe Bryant* (Lakers), Kawhi Leonard* (Spurs), Chris Paul (Clippers), James Harden (Rockets), DeMarcus Cousins (Kings), Klay Thompson (Warriors), Draymond Green (Warriors), LeMarcus Aldridge (Spurs), Anthony Davis (Pelicans)
*All-Star Game starterÂ
Thumbnail photo via Soobum Im/USA TODAY Sports Images
