Miami Set to Host 2028 NBA All-star Weekend, Drawing Praise

WHO:

Pro Football Network - The NBA world reacted to Miami being chosen as host of the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend.

RealGM Basketball - The NBA is finalizing Miami as the host, according to sources cited by ESPN’s Shams Charania.

RealGM Basketball - The Miami Heat previously hosted All-Star Weekend.

RealGM Basketball - The Sunday All-Star Game will feature American players against international players.

Sportskeeda - NBA fans reacted online to Miami being set to host the 2028 All-Star Weekend.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - Miami is set to host the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend, ending a 38-year wait, according to the article.

RealGM Basketball - The weekend’s schedule includes the Rising Stars showcase on Friday; the 3-point contest, Shooting Stars competition, and dunk contest on Saturday; and the All-Star Game on Sunday.

RealGM Basketball - In the previous All-Star Game, held at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the USA Stars edged the World team, 37-35.

Sportskeeda - The event will be Miami’s first time hosting the annual All-Star Weekend since 1990.

WHERE:

Pro Football Network - Miami is the announced host city for the 2028 All-Star Weekend.

RealGM Basketball - The previous All-Star Game was held at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

RealGM Basketball - This season’s All-Star Weekend is scheduled for Phoenix.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - The 2028 All-Star Weekend is scheduled for 2028.

RealGM Basketball - This season’s All-Star Weekend will be held Feb. 19-21 in Phoenix.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - The article reports positive reactions to Miami’s selection; one quoted reaction says, “Players Will Actually Want to Be There,” and another calls it a “No-brainer.”

Sportskeeda - Fans posted reactions including, “That means LeBron is not retiring this year” and “James Harden must be excited!”

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - The NBA is finalizing Miami as host, with the information reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania based on sources.

Miami is set to host the 2028 NBA All-Star Weekend, ending a long wait. The event will be the city’s first since 1990, with fans welcoming the choice. The weekend features skills contests Saturday, followed by an American-versus-international All-Star Game Sunday.