{
  "id": 19198362,
  "title": "NBA picks Miami for 2028 All-Star weekend, AP source says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/nba-picks-miami-for-2028-all-star-weekend-ap-source-says",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:16:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/11/09/nba-picks-miami-for-2028-all-star-weekend-ap-source-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nShould 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.\n\nTentative 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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Miami selected for 2028 NBA All-Star weekend",
    "Announcement set for November 30",
    "LeBron James would be 25th All-Star event if he returns"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "NBA picks Miami for 2028 All-Star weekend, AP source says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/nba-picks-miami-for-2028-all-star-weekend-ap-source-says-19198935",
        "published": "2026-11-09T19:14:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}