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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
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NBA All-Star weekend is back in California for the second straight year. Among the on-court events are the celebrity game and Rising Stars competition on Friday, 3-point and slam-dunk contests on Saturday and a new game format on Sunday that features the USA vs. the World. The U.S. vs. the World concept was talked about for years before finally becoming a reality this season. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association unveiled the long-awaited plan earlier this season, after trying yet again to figure out the latest way to spark renewed interest in the game. Here's some of what to know for All-Star weekend.
