Red Auerbach once got ejected from an All-Star Game for arguing a call. Rick Barry and Bob Cousy each fouled out of All-Star Games twice, the only players who can say that.

NBA All-Star Game is just over a week away. Here is what to know about the new tournament-style format and event schedule.

Milwaukee hosted its first NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 13, 1977. So far, it hasn't hosted another one. Then again, it doesn't sound like the excitement levels were that high the first time around.

All-Star weekend goes to San Francisco this year for the NBA’s annual midseason showcase. There are three nights of on-court events, highlighted by the Rising Stars competition for first- and second-year players on Friday, the dunk and 3-point contest on Saturday and then the All-Star Game on Sunday.