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Patrick Kinahan: Broken NBA All-Star Game repeats as snooze fest
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 21 - 10:27 a.m.
One predictable issue was the only blemish in otherwise spectacular NBA all-star weekend in Utah's capital city.
SLC Airport sees record number of passengers following All-Star Weekend
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 20 - 10:15 p.m.
Between NBA All-Star weekend, skiing season and a holiday, the Salt Lake City International Airport is seeing a big boom in passengers.
2 working All-Star Game event accused of stealing memorabilia
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 20 - 4:41 p.m.
Two men working at the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah over the NBA All-Star Weekend were arrested and accused of stealing bags of NBA merchandise.
Events like the All-Star Game can bring in human traffickers
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 20 - 10:43 a.m.
Along with all the excitement during the NBA All-Star Weekend, a dark problem comes that most people won't even realize is happening alongside all of the events — an increase in human traffickers.
Donovan Mitchell's push for All-Star MVP comes up short in 'special' night
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 11:31 p.m.
Donovan Mitchell had pretty clear plans for the All-Star Game in Utah.
Lauri Markkanen reflects on 'surreal' night as his team wins All-Star Game at home
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 11:14 p.m.
Lauri Markkanen was open in the corner with a chance to deliver the knockout blow.
NBA All-Star Sunday blog: Damian Lillard hits game-winner for Team Giannis
KSL.com Sports | Posted Feb. 19 - 10:37 p.m.
The final day of NBA All-Star Weekend is underway across Salt Lake City. Check back here for updates throughout the day on all the latest happenings.
NBA All-Star weekend photo gallery
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 9:42 p.m.
Follow along here all weekend for photos of the events around town and send in your own photos.
Homeless advocates march outside of Vivint Area during NBA All-Star events
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 7:37 p.m.
More than 50 people protested the treatment of those experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City and held a march to Vivint Area where NBA All-Star events were being held Sunday.
Salt Lake's All-Star experience perfect fit for homegrown Frank Jackson, Neemias Queta
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 4:54 p.m.
A little home cooking has done Frank Jackson plenty of good, both with the Salt Lake City Stars and for Team Luka in a win in the NBA G League Next Up Game at the Huntsman Center.
NBA All-Star Saturday blog: Mac McClung — who? — wins dazzling dunk contest
KSL.com Sports | Posted Feb. 19 - 12:03 a.m.
The second day of NBA All-Star Weekend is underway across Salt Lake City. Check back here for updates throughout the day on all the latest happenings.
Jordan Clarkson got confused, but that didn't stop Team Utah from winning
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:09 p.m.
Team Utah came from behind to win the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday Night.
Silver speaks on load management, TV deal at NBA All-Star
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:41 p.m.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association clearly do not agree on everything, as evidenced by the fact that there's no new Collective Bargaining Agreement yet.
Ogden-made: Damian Lillard first 3-point contest win fittingly comes in Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:38 p.m.
Donning a custom-made purple-and-black Weber State uniform, the seven-time All-Star drained his final four shots to clinch his first 3-point contest shooting title at Vivint Arena.
NBA's HBCU Classic part of much larger mission for schools like Grambling, Southern
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 6:23 p.m.
More than 1,400 miles from Grambling, Louisiana, longtime rivals Grambling State and Southern gave basketball fans at the NBA's All-Star weekend a taste of HBCU basketball.
NBA All-Star Friday blog: Pau Gasol's team wins Rising Stars event
KSL.com Sports | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:58 p.m.
The first official day of NBA All-Star Weekend is underway in downtown Salt Lake City. Check back here for updates throughout the day on all the latest happenings.
Honoring the women behind the NBA in Utah
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:51 p.m.
While most eyes were on the NBA stars coming to Utah for All-Star Weekend, one group celebrated the Black women who have impacted the NBA behind the scenes.
NBA stars, church leaders help feed Utah at the Bishops' Central Storehouse
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 7:04 p.m.
The NBA Cares day of service brought people to the Bishops' Central Storehouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to package food for about 27,000 people throughout Utah.
Utah Jazz gift NBA All-Star tickets to woman ripped off trying to buy seats online
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 17 - 9:56 a.m.
A happy update to a frustrating story. A Utah woman who was ripped off trying to buy tickets for her kids to the All-Star game will be going after all.
Utah entrepreneur wins $50K at NBA All-Star Weekend pitch competition
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 10:34 p.m.
A female entrepreneur went home Thursday with $50,000 after winning the first-ever NBA Foundation Pitch Competition as NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off in Salt Lake City.
NBA unveils newly renovated gym and STEM lab at Salt Lake elementary school
Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:01 p.m.
The NBA Cares organization brought along a lot of famous faces Thursday as it unveiled a new Live, Learn, Play Center for the students at Lincoln Elementary School in Salt Lake City.
Local brands take center stage as Utah creates 1st pop-up liquor store for NBA All-Star Game
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 3:01 p.m.
After about 18 months of planning, Utah's first-ever temporary liquor store is now a reality. It aims to address safety and traffic concerns with a local flavor.
Salt Lake airport expects to shatter records with NBA All-Star Game, holiday weekend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 15 - 7:01 p.m.
Airport administration and security officials are now preparing for traffic unlike anything they've seen before with this year's holiday coinciding with the end of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Unprecedented private air travel anticipated over NBA All-Star, holiday weekend
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 15 - 10:02 a.m.
All-Star weekend isn't just going to be a historic time for local basketball fans. Airport officials say the weekend will also likely be unprecedented when it comes to private air travel.
