NBA All-Star Weekend
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has committed $4 million in prizes to boost the NBA's dunk and 3-point contests during the 2027 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. The pledge, discussed on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show, aims to draw top players by offering $1 million to each winner plus a matching donation to their chosen charity. Ishbia expressed confidence that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver would back the initiative amid criticism of recent events' lack of star power.
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The 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge kicks off All-Star Weekend on Friday with a four-team tournament featuring rookies, sophomores and G League players. Coached by Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter, plus Austin Rivers for the G League squad, the event highlights a talented rookie class despite some injuries. The games will be played to target scores at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.