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NBA Picks Miami for 2028 All-Star Weekend, AP Source Says
League officials are preparing a formal announcement as Miami would host the event for the first time since 1990.
The NBA plans to host the 2028 All-Star Weekend in Miami, with sources telling ESPN's Shams Charania that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will announce the decision on November 30.
Previous bids failed because the Miami International Boat Show occupied key venues during President's Weekend, but league scheduling changes finally created an opening for the city to host.
While Kaseya Center will host the All-Star Game, events will span multiple South Florida venues including the Watsco Center, with an official logo already approved and logistical planning well underway.
The event will likely not be publicly ticketed due to sponsor requirements; if Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James returns for a 25th season in 2027-28, this could be his final All-Star appearance.
Miami last hosted in 1990 at the now-demolished Miami Arena, where the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 130-113 in front of 14,810 fans, featuring legends Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.