TNT Sports Unveils Most Comprehensive NBA All-Star Content Lineup Ever Across TNT, TBS, truTV, Max & Bleacher Report
NBA All-Star Game, Sunday, Feb. 18, to be Simulcast on TNT, TBS & B/R Sports on Max; truTV & B/R Sports on Max to Host NBA All-Star Game ALTCAST presented by Jordan Brand with Draymond Green, Charles Barkley, Taylor Rooks & Special Guests
State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, Saturday, Feb. 17: Access 23 Jordan Brand ALTCAST on truTV & B/R Sports on Max to Feature Vince Carter, Jayson Tatum, Carmelo Anthony, Host Adam Lefkoe & More, Alongside Traditional Telecast on TNT & B/R Sports on Max
truTV to Televise 35+ Hours of Primetime Sports Programming Throughout NBA All-Star Week
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In its 39th year of NBA All-Star coverage, TNT Sports' networks and platforms will be the exclusive home to the biggest moments of the NBA's ultimate celebration of basketball.
Fans will have multiple viewing experiences as part of TNT Sports' most expansive NBA All-Star content line-up ever, including truTV rolling out more than 35+ hours of primetime sports programming, as part of a week-long celebration leading into NBA All-Star 2024.
The 73rd NBA All-Star Game on TNT, TBS, truTV & B/R Sports on Max
The NBA All-Star Game, presented by Kia on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ET - simulcast across TNT, TBS and B/R Sports on Max - will feature Brian Anderson returning as the play-by-play voice, alongside Reggie Miller (his 17th time providing NBA All-Star Game analysis) and Candace Parker, making her second NBA All-Star Game commentating appearance. Allie LaForce will provide sideline reporting throughout the telecast, her fourth time in that role.
Alongside the traditional telecast, fans will also be able to tune into truTV and B/R Sports on Max for the NBA All-Star Game ALTCAST presented by Jordan Brand, hosted by Taylor Rooks alongside Draymond Green and Charles Barkley sharing their opinions and insights like only they can. Jamal Crawford will also contribute as a roaming reporter from the sidelines, with additional special guests joining throughout.
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During the game, fans will also be able to enjoy a complementary live stream experience on X. A live poll will be available via @NBA throughout the entire first half of the NBA All-Star Game, whereby fans can vote for the player they want an iso-cam to follow during the second half. Adam Lefkoe will host the show with Channing Frye and Sydney Colson.
The evening's coverage will begin at 6 p.m. with a special two-hour NBA All-Star Tip-Off presented by CarMax on TNT, TBS, truTV and B/R Sports on Max, featuring the iconic Inside the NBA studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith.
2024 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on TNT, truTV & B/R Sports on Max
Fans will also have multiple ways to watch all the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night festivities on Saturday, Feb. 17, starting at 8 p.m.
On TNT, TBS and B/R Sports on Max, Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, and Kenny Smith - in an expanded role throughout the night - will provide commentary during the Kia All-Star Skills Challenge, Starry 3-Point Contest, the much-anticipated Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 3-Point Challenge and AT&T Slam Dunk, with Allie LaForce conducting on-court player interviews. Inside the NBA's Shaquille O'Neal will be courtside at Lucas Oil Stadium capturing moments for the telecast and Bleacher Report with the Shaq Cam presented by AT&T.
On truTV and B/R Sports on Max, Adam Lefkoe will host Access 23 Jordan Brand ALTCAST, with eight-time All-Star and 2000 Slam Dunk Content Champion Vince Carter, 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, five-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, and other guests throughout the evening sharing their NBA All-Star experiences and hot takes on the participants of the competitions. Chris Haynes will also contribute with roving reports from the sidelines.
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State Farm All-Saturday Night will tip off with a special 90-minute NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax pregame on TNT, TBS, truTV and B/R Sports on Max with Johnson, Barkley, O'Neal, Smith and Green beginning at 5:30 p.m., including a guest appearance by rap icon Lil Wayne. Rooks will host a special NBAXLive postgame show with Crawford, Channing Frye and Funny Marco, following the conclusion of the competitions.
Week-Long truTV Primetime Sports Line-Up in Celebration of NBA All-Star 2024
Heading into the 22nd consecutive year of televising the NBA All-Star Game, TNT Sports will be offering up more than 35 hours of live and originally produced programming across truTV this week, in celebration of sports and culture.
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Along with the originally produced ALTCASTs for the NBA All-Star Game and State Farm All-Star Saturday Night, the first-ever week-long primetime sports slate on truTV will also include:
Simulcasts of NBA on TNT's regular season game coverage during the week, including Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic & Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Feb. 13, and Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Chiclets ALTCAST: Hockey personalities Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette and Rear Admiral will put their own Valentine's Day spin on things alongside NHL on TNT's presentation of the Panthers vs. Penguins match-up.
Simulcast of TNT Sports' exclusive presentation of the 2024 Panini Rising Stars, the annual showcase of the NBA's premier young talent.
Shaqtin' A Fool Mid-Season Special: A 30-minute special featuring Shaquille O'Neal, Candace Parker and Dennis Scott highlighting the most outrageous and foolish plays from this NBA season.
#Handles: Special presentations of the basketball show covering the biggest stories from around the Association.
Additional TNT Sports NBA All-Star 2024 Programming Notes
The fan-focused NBA on TNT American Express Road Show will return Thursday, Feb. 15, in downtown Indianapolis, and will include NBA on TNT attractions and concessions, and musical performances by DJ Diesel (Shaq) and Machine Gun Kelly. TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax will start things off at 7:30 p.m. live from the venue with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith, followed by live game coverage of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo visiting the Memphis Grizzlies and Jaren Jackson, Jr. Ian Eagle, Greg Anthony and Stephanie Ready will be on the call.
TNT's NBA All-Star coverage will begin on Friday, Feb. 16 with the 2024 Panini Rising Stars at 9 p.m., with host Adam Lefkoe joined by Jamal Crawford, Candace Parker and Chris Haynes. Two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton will also join during the telecast.
On Saturday, Feb. 17, TNT, ESPN2, NBA TV and B/R Sports on Max will simulcast the 3rd NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T, featuring the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association matchup between the Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem University men's basketball teams in Indianapolis. Later, at 4:30 p.m., a roundtable conversation, Indiana Glory, featuring three of the Hoosier State's best hoopers - Larry Bird, Reggie Miller and Isiah Thomas - will premiere on TNT.
All of TNT Sports' live game programming - including pre and postgame coverage - can also be streamed on the B/R Sports Add-On on Max. Max also announced today that live sports* will be available to stream in Dolby Vision(R) for all subscribers with supported devices via the B/R Sports Add On. Max is the first streamer to offer live sports in Dolby Vision, putting customers in the center of the action with stunning visuals that come alive with lifelike colors, sharp contrast, and rich details. The Max update launches just ahead of NBA All Star 2024 so users can enjoy the coverage with enhanced imagery, alongside Dolby Atmos(R)' immersive sound.
NBA on TNT Tuesday Doubleheader - Feb. 13
NBA on TNT Tuesday Pregame Show presented by CarMax coverage will tip off at 7 p.m. with Adam Lefkoe, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford and Vince Carter, preceding an NBA on TNT Tuesday Night doubleheader highlighted by Shaquille O'Neal having his jersey retired in Orlando.
The Orlando Magic and first-time NBA All-Star Paolo Banchero will host the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Sacramento Kings and Domantas Sabonis visiting the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant at 10 p.m. Kevin Harlan, Shaquille O'Neal, Stan Van Gundy and Dennis Scott will be on the call for Thunder/Magic, while Ian Eagle, Reggie Miller and Allie LaForce will be in Phoenix for Kings/Suns.
Upcoming TNT Sports Programming Schedule
DATE
TIME (ET)
PROGRAM
PLATFORM
Tuesday, Feb. 13
7 p.m.
NBA on TNT Tuesday Pregame Show presented by CarMax
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
7:30 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
10 p.m.
Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Postgame
NBA on TNT Tuesday Postgame Show presented by Kia
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
1:30 a.m.
#Handles
truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Wednesday, Feb. 14
7 p.m.
NHL on TNT Face Off
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
7:30 p.m.
Chiclets ALTCAST: Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Postgame
NHL on TNT Postgame
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Thursday, Feb. 15
7:30 p.m.
NBA on TNT Pregame Show presented by CarMax
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
8:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Memphis Grizzlies
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Postgame
Inside the NBA presented by Kia
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Midnight
Shaqtin' A Fool Mid-Season Special
truTV, B/R Sports on Max
12:30 a.m.
#Handles
truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Friday, Feb. 16
9 p.m.
2024 Panini Rising Stars
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
11:00 p.m.
Postgame
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
11:30 p.m.
Inside the NBA Rewind
truTV, B/R Sports on Max
12:30 a.m.
#Handles
truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Saturday, Feb. 17
2 p.m.
2024 NBA HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T: Virginia Union University vs. Winston-Salem University
TNT, NBA TV, B/R Sports on Max
4:30 p.m.
Indiana Glory
TNT, B/R Sports on Max
5:30 p.m.
NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax
TNT, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
8 p.m.
NBA All-Star Saturday Night
TNT, B/R Sports on Max
8 p.m.
Access 23 Jordan Brand ALTCAST
truTV, B/R Sports on Max
Postgame
NBAXLive postgame show
X
Sunday, Feb. 18
6 p.m.
NBA All-Star Tip-Off presented by CarMax
TNT, TBS, truTV, B/R Sports on Max
8 p.m.
73rd NBA All-Star Game presented by Kia
TNT, TBS, B/R Sports on Max
8 p.m.
NBA All-Star Game ALTCAST presented by Jordan Brand
truTV, B/R Sports on Max
* Note: NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA & US Soccer games
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