Even though their favored NBA All-Star team didn’t win, After School Matters got one more surprise on Monday as one of the league’s biggest stars announced a big donation to the organization. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who captained one of the two teams in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, announced on Twitter that he and his Team Giannis teammates...

Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record.

After a back-and-forth battle throughout the evening, Team LeBron came out victorious in the 69th annual NBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago. After tying in the third quarter of the game, Team LeBron trailed by nine points entering the fourth quarter, but they were able to storm back and win the game after a tightly-played defensive struggle….

Before the NBA All-Star Game got underway on Sunday night, a group of Chicago icons got together to pay tribute to the city as it took the national stage. The video, which was played before the start of the game, featured a star-powered group of celebrities discussing what makes the city great, and what the city of Chicago has meant…

It will be a star-studded night at the 69th NBA All-Star Game Sunday in Chicago, and plenty of celebrities will be on hand to help the league celebrate its big night. Before the game, the league will pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed along with eight other individuals, including his daughter Gianna, in a…

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. celebrated his 23rd birthday by winning the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, edging Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a memorable showdown that required two tiebreaker jams. Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield made a late surge to win the NBA 3-Point Contest, and Miami’s Bam Adebayo won the All-Star skills challenge

It was almost as if Patrick Beverley couldn’t put his excitement into words. Asked about getting a chance to compete on All-Star weekend in his hometown, the Clippers guard took a few seconds and then answered. “It’s like an emotion I really can’t explain,” Beverley said. “It’s still surreal to me. I find myself trying to pinch myself sometimes.”...

Anthony Davis has played in All-Star Games before, but nothing like this one

Fans and celebrities braved the cold Friday for a night of star-studded events across Chicago as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

Miles Bridges scored 20 points and took MVP honors, Eric Paschall added 23 more and the U.S. beat the World 151-131 in the Rising Stars Challenge

Don’t shell out money for souvenirs that are not authentic. The NBA reveals how you can spot a phony. NBC 5’s Marion Brooks explains.

Chicago is playing host to the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, and the event has evolved into much more than one game, and there are multiple host sites. Kye Martin has your insider tips.

Chicago Sky players Diamond DeShields and Stephanie Dolson took part in a panel moderated by NBC 5’s Marion Brooks Friday night where they talked about the people who supported them in achieving their goals.

The 2020 All-Star game comes to Chicago this weekend. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos sat down with Kara Bachman of the Chicago Sports Commission to talk about all the unique features of the event.

With the NBA All-Star Game coming to Chicago next week, the annual Celebrity Game will draw plenty of attention, and two of the city’s biggest music stars will be playing in the contest. According to the NBA, Chance the Rapper will serve as captain of Team Stephen A. Smith in the annual game. He will be joined on the...

Former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose was set to take part in the NBA’s Skills Challenge at All-Star weekend next week, but according to a new report, he won’t be participating in the event. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Rose, now with the Pistons, has decided to drop out of the event: The decision comes...

While the Chicago Bulls don’t have a representative in this year’s NBA All-Star Game in the Windy City, they will be represented in the 3-Point Contest, as guard Zach LaVine will be part of the talented field. LaVine, who was left off of the Eastern Conference’s All-Star squad, will still participate in the first All-Star Weekend held in Chicago...

Bulls Guard Zach LaVine discusses his decision to only compete in the 3-point shootout during All-Star Weekend. LaVine was also invited to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest.

South Shore Drill Team members were ecstatic when coaches told the kids they would be performing at the NBA All-Star 2020 next week.

Former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose still has deep connections to the city, and he will reportedly be back in town for one of the NBA’s showcase events. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Rose has agreed to participate in the NBA’s Skills Competition during All-Star weekend at the United Center. Rose, in his first season...