Getty Images Rockets guard Jalen Green.
The brightest stars in the NBA have gathered in Cleveland for NBA All-Star weekend and will put their skills to the test on Saturday in a variety of events.
NBA All-Star Saturday Night (8 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on TNT. But if you don’t have cable, here are some ways you can watch a live stream of all the events online for free:
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Sling TV
TNT is included in Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” or “Sling Blue” bundle, either of which can be included with a free three-day trial:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch NBA All-Star Saturday Night live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” TNT is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch NBA All-Star Saturday Night live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
NBA All-Star Saturday Night 2022 Preview
The All-Star Game might not be until Sunday, but there’s plenty of sun to be had on Saturday with a variety of skill-based challenges on deck, including the three-point and dunk contest. Here’s the schedule of events for Saturday in Cleveland:
- 11 a.m. ET | NBA All-Star Practice Presented by AT&T
- 2 p.m. ET | NBA x HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T: Morgan State vs. Howard University
- 8 p.m. ET | State Farm All-Star Saturday Night
- Taco Bell Skills Challenge
- MTN DEW 3-Point Contest
- AT&T Slam Dunk
The HBCU Classic is new this season and will see Morgan State taking on Howard.
“I applaud the NBA, for recognizing the contributions of HBCUs and their graduates to our society and by providing a platform like the one they’re providing on February 19,” said Kery Davis, Director of Athletics at Howard University. “It’s important because many people who know nothing about the history of HBCUs, will get an opportunity to hear that story. And to see the types of individuals who have come through these halls and these institutions. That’s going to be a great opportunity for us and for Morgan State and it demonstrates the character of the NBA and the responsibility that they feel in terms of making sure that these institutions are recognized.”
The skills challenge will have two teams compete in a four-round competition that tests shooting, passing and dribbling ability.
Team Rooks:
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder
Team Cavs:
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Team Antetokounmpos:
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Alex Antetokounmpo, Raptors905
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
The sharpshooters will then be on display in the 3-point Contest, with Hawks guard Trae Young and Clippers guard Luke Kennard coming in as the favorites. An interesting name to watch is Minnesota big man Karl Anthony-Towns, who is +1,200 to win.
MTN DEW 3-Point Contest participants:
Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies
Luke Kennard, Los Angeles Clippers
Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls
CJ McCollum, New Orleans Pelicans
Patty Mills, Brooklyn Nets
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Finally, things wrap up with the always entertaining Slam Dunk Contest. Here are the four participants.
Jalen Green, Houston Rockets
Obi Toppin, New York Knicks
Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic
Juan Toscano-Anderson, Golden State Warriors