NBA All-Star 2026 kicks off on Saturday with Media Day at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by a trio of events, including the 3-point contest, shooting stars event and the slam dunk contest, starting at 5 p.m. ET.
First up is the 3-point contest, which marks the first time Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard takes the court in an official capacity this season ashe continues to rehab an Achilles injury. He's seeking his third 3-point contest title after back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024.
In addition to Lillard, the other participants are: Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets), Bobby Portis Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks) and Norman Powell (Miami Heat).
Mitchell currently leads the league with 185 3-pointers made this year, while rookie Knueppel ranks second with 183.
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Then comes the shooting stars contest, where four teams consisting of two current NBA players and one NBA legend compete in two rounds, scoring points while rotating through different shooting locations around the court.
Last is the slam dunk contest, where the four participants will compete in a two-round showdown with judges scoring each jump. In the first round, all four participants will attempt two dunks, with two advancing to the final round. In the second round, each finalist will attempt two dunks, and the highest-scoring of the two will win it all.
The four participants for this year's slam dunk contest are: Carter Bryant (San Antonio Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers), Jase Richardson (Orlando Magic) and Keshad Johnson (Miami Heat). Notably, this year's rotation won't include Mac McClung, who won his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest victory last year and is currently on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
How to watch 2026 slam dunk contest, 3-point contest
Start time:5 p.m. ET (3-point contest, followed by shooting stars, slam dunk)Location:Intuit Dome | Inglewood, Calif.TV channel:NBC, Peacock
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