NBA Rising Stars Challenge time, TV channel, live stream, rosters to watch 2024 All-Star Game event

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.

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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

Team Tamika Catchings

*Williams will be the the injury replacement for Daniels.

Team Jalen Rose

*Sochan will be the the injury replacement for Sharpe.

Team Detlef Schrempf

*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

Saturday, Feb. 17

Sunday, Feb. 18