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NBA set to bring All-Star Weekend to Miami in 2028

The Miami Heat, sitting 4-6 this 2026-27 season, would host the league's All-Star festivities for the first time since 1990.

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What happened

The NBA is finalizing Miami as the host of All-Star Weekend on Feb. 18-20, 2028, according to people with knowledge of the matter. It would be the city's first All-Star Game since 1990 and only the second in franchise history. The league was planning a Nov. 30 event to make the announcement.

Why it matters

The Miami Heat and the city will host the NBA's All-Star Weekend, which the reports describe as the first time in nearly four decades. The Milwaukee area, including the Bucks, lost out on the bid.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 1:39 PM ET: Reports said the NBA is finalizing Miami to host All-Star Weekend from Feb. 18-20, 2028.
  2. Nov 9, 2:14 PM ET: The NBA was planning a Nov. 30 event to announce Miami as the 2028 All-Star site.
  3. Nov 9, 6:17 PM ET: The City of Milwaukee and the Bucks lost out to Miami for the 2028 All-Star Game.

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