NBA All-Star Weekend 2025: Tournament Format and Star-Studded Rosters
NBA All-Star Game Goes Tournament Style
The NBA All-Star Game is known for its high-flying dunks, clutch shots, and unforgettable moments. This year, the format will switch things up with a tournament-style competition, promising even more excitement and intensity.
Constellation of All-Stars
The NBA All-Star rosters are a testament to the league’s extraordinary talent. The Western Conference lineup is led by the legendary LeBron James, making his record-breaking 21st consecutive All-Star appearance. He will be joined by an array of stars, including Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the local favorite, Stephen Curry.
The Eastern Conference roster also boasts an impressive lineup, with Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo initially named to the starting five. However, due to an injury, he will be replaced by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, a rising star who has been dazzling fans with his electrifying play this season. The rest of the East’s starting lineup includes Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tournament Structure
The four All-Star teams will be named after NBA legends: Team Chuck, Team Shaq, Team Kenny, and Team Candace, which will be created by the winner of the Rising Stars event.
The tournament will consist of two semifinal games, with the winners advancing to the championship game. The semifinals will be played on Saturday, February 15, while the championship game will take place on Sunday, February 16, at 8 p.m. ET, airing on TNT.
Team Chuck:
- LeBron James
- Stephen Curry
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Domantas Sabonis
- Anthony Davis
Team Shaq:
- Nikola Jokic
- Joel Embiid
- Kevin Durant
- Jimmy Butler
- Zion Williamson
Team Kenny:
- Trae Young
- Jayson Tatum
- Donovan Mitchell
- Jalen Brunson
- Karl-Anthony Towns
Team Candace:
- To be determined based on the Rising Stars winner
Event Details
- Dates: February 14-16, 2025
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Semifinals: Saturday, February 15
- Championship: Sunday, February 16, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT
With a star-studded lineup and a new tournament format, the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend promises to be an unforgettable spectacle of basketball excellence. Brace yourself for an action-packed weekend filled with thrilling competition and unforgettable moments as the NBA’s biggest stars take center stage in the San Francisco Bay Area.
