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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Atlanta.
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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.
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