NBA picks Miami for 2028 All-Star weekend, AP source says

The NBA has selected Miami to host the 2028 All-Star weekend, according to a person familiar with the decision, reported The Associated Press. The announcement is set to take place on November 30, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Miami Heat chairman Micky Arison, and other league officials in attendance. While the exact details of the event remain undisclosed, Miami has already secured key agreements, including an approved logo and substantial logistical planning.

Should LeBron James return for the 2027-28 season, completing his potential final NBA season, the Miami event would be his 25th All-Star weekend. James played for the Heat from 2012 to 2014, contributing to two NBA championships. Miami is set to host the event for the first time since 1990, a gap largely caused by scheduling conflicts; All-Star weekends have previously clashed with the massive boat show held in Miami, and there was never enough hotel and event space to accommodate both simultaneously.

Tentative plans for the 2028 event suggest some activities taking place at the University of Miami's arena, a common practice as All-Star weekends have increasingly used multiple venues. The 2028 season's All-Star weekend is scheduled for Phoenix.