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.”...

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.

With the NBA All-Star Game weekend underway, the association is keeping a close eye on merchandise to spot fake items. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports on what the NBA is looking for.

After months of hype, the NBA All-Star Game weekend finally arrived in Chicago Friday. NBC 5’s Mike Berman takes a look at the excitement.

Celebrations were already underway two days ahead of the much anticipated NBA All-Star Game in Chicago. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

It may be low on his long list of career accomplishments, but the 1988 All-Star game was an important mark in Michael Jordan’s legendary career. At a time when professional basketball was still dominated by established stars such as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Moses Malone, the game elevated Jordan to a new height within the sport. The game was…

Retired NBA player Dikembe Mutombo visited patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital – and this video of him coloring with a child at the hospital will melt your heart.

Former Bulls MVP Derrick Rose returned to Chicago today to sign copies of his new book, “I’ll Show You.” Rose was not chosen to participate in this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game and withdrew from the NBA Skills Challenge due to injury.

The 38th NBA All-Star Game was played on February 7, 1988, at Chicago Stadium in Chicago. The Eastern Conference team won the game 138-133 and Michael Jordan was named the game’s MVP.

Jennifer Hudson is coming to the All-Star Game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with her voice.

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.

The announcement of this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame finalists in Chicago on Friday will be largely about the memory of Kobe Bryant, and rightly so.

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.

The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association said it will train 450 employees ahead of NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, saying there could be an urban uptick in trafficking during major events, according to WBEZ.

Kobe Bryant’s jersey number will be chased at this year’s NBA All-Star Game

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Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will participate in the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge in Charlotte this weekend, and he’s apparently super gung-ho to get going.

The Chicago Bulls were left without a representative in the NBA All-Star Game this season, but they’ll still be sending two players to the league’s Rising Stars game.

The Chicago Bulls will host the NBA All-Star Game in 2020, the league officially announced at a press conference Friday.

The Chicago Bulls will host the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, and a group of dignitaries revealed some big plans about the event.