Game on!
The NBA officially announced today that New Orleans will be hosting the 2017 All-Star Game. While previously scheduled for Charlotte, the NBA decided to relocate the game in response to a state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people. Once that happened New Orleans quickly became the replacement front runner.
The All-Star Game itself will be played on February 19th. The Rising Stars Challenge is Friday, the 17th. All-Star Saturday Night, which includes the dunk and three-point contest, is on the 18th. There will also be other various events throughout the city.