
The NBA All-Star Game is getting another makeover.
For the 2025 event in the Warriors‘ Chase Center, the 24 All-Stars have already been split into three teams, which were drafted by “Inside the NBA” analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley.
On Sunday, those three teams of eight players — plus the winning team from Friday’s Rising Stars tournament — will go head-to-head in a brief tournament as part of the All-Star festivities. For each of the three tournament games, the winning squad is the first to reach or surpass 40 points.
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While this year’s All-Star rosters feature some of the NBA’s usual veteran superstars, like the Lakers‘ LeBron James and the Warriors’ Stephen Curry, they also include some of the league’s rising talent, from Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama to Pistons guard Cade Cunningham.
With each of the three 2025 All-Star units having a unique theme — Shaq’s group of “OGs,” Kenny’s “Young Stars,” and Chuck’s “Global Stars”— the new format may bring some more intriguing competition to the event on top of all the fun that comes along with it.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which includes three tournament games under the new format. Follow along with the results and action below.
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NBA All-Star Game 2025 scores
Game 1: Kenny’s Young Stars vs. Chuck’s Global Stars
Team | Total |
Kenny’s Young Stars | 27 |
Chuck’s Global Stars | 34 |
Game 2: Shaq’s OGs vs. Candace’s Rising Stars
Team | Total |
Shaq’s OGs | — |
Candace’s Rising Stars | — |
Game 3: All-Star Championship
Team | Total |
Game 1 winner | — |
Game 2 winner | — |
NBA All-Star Game 2025 live updates, highlights from head-to-head tournament games
(All times ET)
Game 1: Kenny’s Young Stars vs. Chuck’s Global Stars
8:56 p.m. — Chuck’s Global Stars have a 36-29 lead, looking to close out Game 1 with a win. Wembanyama has been all over the floor.
8:55 p.m. — There is some solid defense being played in this All-Star Game so far.
THIS WEMBY BLOCK 😳😳
Kenny’s Rising Stars: 27
Chuck’s Global Stars: 30Who will advance to the #NBAAllStar Championship on TNT? pic.twitter.com/jD5WNvbjFl
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025
8:49 p.m. — Victor Wembanyama, who said he’s not here to “make friends” earlier this week, is showing out. He’s got two blocks off the bench already, and added a bucket as well.
WEMBY’S FIRST #NBAAllStar POINTS 👽
Hops into the lane and stuffs it with the left!
Chuck’s Global Stars 14 PTS away from 40 on TNT 👀 pic.twitter.com/e998eS9CJU
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025
8:47 p.m. — A Darius Garland three gives Team Kenny the lead, halfway to 40 points. It’s 20-19 in Game 1.
8:41 p.m. — Herro and Towns exchange some impressive threes, leading to a timeout. Chuck’s Global Stars have an early 17-12 advantage.
HERRO DRAINS THE 3. 👀
KAT FOLLOWS UP FROM THE LOGO. 🎯
First to 40 advances… #NBAAllStar on TNT pic.twitter.com/9zy0xPdb07
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025
8:40 p.m. — The full list of celebrities in attendance for tonight’s festivities:
The following celebrities are in attendance for the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco, airing on TNT, TBS, Max and truTV NOW: pic.twitter.com/nm2NJchux4
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 17, 2025
8:38 p.m. — After winning the 3-Point Contest on Saturday night, Tyler Herro helps get things started in the All-Star Game for Team Kenny.
Fresh off his #Starry3PT W last night, Tyler Herro cashes the early 3 🎯#NBAAllStar on TNT pic.twitter.com/32swbxRJAA
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025
8:36 p.m. — They’re underway for Game 1. The first team to 40 points will advance to the championship.
8:30 p.m. — The starters for Game 1 of the tournament, although Herro is in for Edwards:
Game 1 starters
Chuck: Siakam, Towns, Jokic, Mitchell, Gilgeous-Alexander
Kenny: Williams, Jackson, Mobley, Edwards, Brunson— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) February 17, 2025
Pregame
8:20 p.m. — The All-Stars have been introduced. It’s almost time for Game 1.
Introducing Kenny’s Young Stars!
🌟 #NBAAllStar is LIVE on TNT pic.twitter.com/od0CL6nTbe
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025
8:10 p.m. — Anthony Edwards and James Harden are talking hoops prior to the All-Star game.
OG Harden giving game to Young Star Ant 🤞
The first-ever #NBAAllStar mini-tournament is LIVE on TNT! pic.twitter.com/VgHQAp1yFw
— NBA (@NBA) February 17, 2025
8:03 p.m. — The first game of the mini-tournament will begin shortly. It will be Kenny’s Young Stars vs. Chuck’s Global Stars to kick things off.
7:29 p.m. — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed up in style.
SGA arrives in style for his 3rd #NBAAllStar 👀
📺 8:00pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/LF1tn9hEZl
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 17, 2025
7:07 p.m. — James is officially not in uniform for the games tonight:
Team OG’s#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/g2XfVgAGib
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2025
7:04 p.m. — James said he’ll be sidelined for the All-Star Game due to “discomfort” in his foot and ankle. Team Shaq, which will take on the Rising Stars champion in Game 2 of the night, will have seven healthy players.
LeBron says that he will NOT be playing in the All-Star game tonight due to ankle and foot discomfort pic.twitter.com/wKzF8B7i72
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 16, 2025
6:45 p.m. — LeBron James will not play in the 2025 All-Star Game, he shared pregame. Team Shaq will lose one of its biggest stars for the evening.
6:08 p.m. — This will be All-Star Game No. 21 for LeBron James.
LeBron makes the rounds at his 21st #NBAAllStar appearance 👑🌟
He and Shaq’s OGs take the floor for the mini-tournament at 8 PM ET on TNT! pic.twitter.com/lMdVX488FZ
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025
6:06 p.m. — Tonight’s the night. In a few hours, the NBA’s best through the 2024-25 season so far will go head-to-head in a tournament.
OGs.
Global Stars.
Young Stars.24 of the world’s best take center stage at #NBAAllStar in San Francisco 🌟
The mini-tournament tips off at 8 PM ET on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/y37LpndAOE
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2025
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2025 NBA All-Star rosters: Kenny’s Young Stars, Chuck’s Global Stars, and Shaq’s OGs
Team Shaq
Player | Team |
LeBron James** | Lakers |
Stephen Curry | Warriors |
Anthony Davis* | Mavericks |
Jayson Tatum | Celtics |
Kevin Durant | Suns |
Damian Lillard | Bucks |
James Harden | Clippers |
Jaylen Brown | Celtics |
Kyrie Irving | Mavericks |
*Irving is the injury replacement for Davis, who will miss the game with a left adductor injury.
**James will not play in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game due to foot/ankle discomfort.
Team Chuck
Player | Team |
Nikola Jokic | Nuggets |
Giannis Antetokounmpo* | Bucks |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder |
Victor Wembanyama | Spurs |
Pascal Siakam | Pacers |
Alperen Sengun | Rockets |
Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks |
Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers |
Trae Young | Hawks |
*Young is the injury replacement for Antetokounmpo, who will miss the game with a calf injury.
Team Kenny
Player | Team |
Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves |
Jalen Brunson | Knicks |
Jaren Jackson Jr. | Grizzlies |
Jalen Williams | Thunder |
Darius Garland | Cavaliers |
Evan Mobley | Cavaliers |
Cade Cunningham | Pistons |
Tyler Herro | Heat |
Starters are italicized.
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NBA All-Star Game format, explained
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will have a brand-new format that separates the event into three tournament games. Here’s what to know:
- The All-Stars have been split up into three teams of eight players. Those three teams, plus the winner of Friday’s Rising Stars tournament, will participate in a three-game mini-tournament to determine a victor.
- Two of the All-Star teams (Team Kenny and Team Chuck) will meet in one semifinal game. The other All-Star team (Team Shaq) will face off against the Rising Stars squad, led by honorary GM Candace Parker, in the other semifinal game.
- For each game, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 40 points.
- The four teams competing in the NBA All-Star Game will be competing for a prize pool of $1.8 million. Each player on the winning squad will receive $125,000, each player on the second-place team will receive $50,000, and each player on the third- and fourth-place teams will receive $25,000.
What channel is the NBA All-Star Game on today?
- TV channels: TNT, TBS, TruTV
- Live stream: Sling
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be broadcast live on TNT, TBS, and TruTV with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers can stream the game on Sling.
What time does the NBA All-Star Game start?
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The three 2025 NBA All-Star tournament games will start around 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 16. All three games will be played in Chase Center in San Fransisco, California.