Some of basketball's best and brightest youngsters will hit the hardwood on Friday night for the 2024 NBA Rising Stars Challenge.
Four honorary head coaches — Pau Gasol, Tamika Catchings, Jalen Rose and Detlef Schrempf — have already selected their teams, setting the stage for an exciting mini-tournament. Team Pau will be looking to defend its title after it won the Rising Stars Challenge last year behind an MVP performance from Jose Alvarado.
Which players will impress the fans in attendance at the league's annual showcase?
Here is everything you need to know about the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, including TV and streaming options for the event.
NBA Rising Stars Challenge start time
- Date: Friday, Feb. 16
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
The NBA Rising Stars Challenge will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 16. The event will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
NBA Rising Stars Challenge TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
The NBA Rising Stars Challenge will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the event on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
NBA Rising Stars Challenge rosters 2024
Team Pau Gasol
| Player | Team |
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs |
| Brandon Miller | Hornets |
| Brandin Podziemski | Warriors |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Heat |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | Rockets |
| Cason Wallace | Thunder |
| Bilal Coulibaly | Wizards |
Team Tamika Catchings
| Player | Team |
| Paolo Banchero | Magic |
| Jaden Ivey | Pistons |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons |
| Keegan Murray | Kings |
| Scoot Henderson | Trail Blazers |
| Keyonte George | Jazz |
| Dyson Daniels* | Pelicans |
| Vince Williams Jr.* | Grizzlies |
*Williams will be the the injury replacement for Daniels.
Team Jalen Rose
| Player | Team |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder |
| Jalen Williams | Thunder |
| Bennedict Mathurin | Pacers |
| Shaedon Sharpe* | Trail Blazers |
| Dereck Lively II | Mavericks |
| Jordan Hawkins | Pelicans |
| Walker Kessler | Jazz |
| Jeremy Sochan* | Spurs |
*Sochan will be the the injury replacement for Sharpe.
Team Detlef Schrempf
| Player | Team |
| Izan Almansa | G League Ignite |
| Emoni Bates* | Cleveland Charge |
| Matas Buzelis | G League Ignite |
| Ron Holland* | G League Ignite |
| Mac McClung | Osceola Magic |
| Tyler Smith | G League Ignite |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | Indiana Mad Ants |
| Alondes Williams | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
*Bates will be the the injury replacement for Holland.
NBA Rising Stars Challenge format 2024
Here is the full breakdown of the event, per NBA.com:
All three games in the mini-tournament will be played to a Final Target Score, which means each game will end on a made basket or free throw rather than time expiring.
The two semifinal games — Game 1 and Game 2 — will be played to a Final Target Score of 40.
The final game, featuring the winners, will be played to a Final Target Score of 25 to determine the tournament champion.
- Game 1: Team Jalen vs. Team Tamika
- Game 2: Team Detlef vs. Team Pau
- Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
NBA All-Star schedule 2024
NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Friday with the All-Star Celebrity Game and Rising Stars Challenge. The skills competitions will be held Saturday, and the All-Star Game will take place Sunday.
Friday, Feb. 16
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Stars Practice | 11:30 a.m. | NBA TV |
| Hall of Fame News Conference | 5:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| NBA All-Star Celebrity Game | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rising Stars | 9 p.m. | TNT |
Saturday, Feb. 17
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NBA All-Star Practice | 11 a.m. | NBA TV |
| HBCU Classic | 2 p.m. | ESPN2/NBA TV/TNT |
| Adam Silver News Conference | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| All-Star Saturday Night (Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Stephen vs. Sabrina 3-Point Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest) | 8 p.m. | TNT |
Sunday, Feb. 18
| Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Legends Awards | 11:30 a.m. | NBA TV |
| G League Up Next Game | 1:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| NBA All-Star Game | 8 p.m. | TNT |
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