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

The NBA has chosen Miami for the 2028 All-Star weekend, according to an anonymous source. The announcement is set to take place on November 30, though the specific date is somewhat flexible, according to the source. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Miami Heat chairman Micky Arison, and other league officials are expected to attend the event.

Miami was selected by the league "several months ago," the source said. The significant parts of the agreement have been finalized, with a logo already approved and a substantial portion of logistical planning already underway.

If LeBron James – who recently signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers – returns in 2027-28 for what would be his 25th and likely final season, this would be his final All-Star weekend in Miami. James spent four seasons with the Heat, including winning the first two of his four championships.

This will be the first time Miami hosts the All-Star weekend since 1990, an interval of nearly four decades. The delay is primarily due to scheduling conflicts. Traditionally, All-Star weekend often coincides with a major event in Miami, such as a boat show, leading to insufficient hotel and event space for simultaneous events.

The tentative plans include holding some events in 2028 at the University of Miami's arena. This is not unprecedented, as All-Star weekends have often utilized multiple arenas. The NBA's All-Star weekend is currently scheduled for Phoenix.