NBA G League Next Up Game to debut at NBA All-Star 2023

NEW YORK – The NBA G League today announceddetails for its first NBA G League Next Up Game, which will takeplace at NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City at the Jon M. HuntsmanCenter on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. ET live on NBA TV.

Twenty-four NBA G League players, including 10 selected by a fanvote, will compete in the Next Up Game. All NBA G League contractplayers currently on rosters and NBA Two-Way players who haveplayed in at least four NBA G League games this year are eligibleto be selected. Fans can vote for their favorite NBA G Leagueplayers on NBAGLeague.com/vote. Voting opens on Friday, Jan. 13 at9:00 a.m. ET and closes Friday, Feb. 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The remaining 14 players will be selected by the NBA G Leagueand will include members of NBA G League Ignite and at least onemember of the Salt Lake City Stars, the G League affiliate of theUtah Jazz.

The player who receives the most fan votes will captain one teamwhile a player from NBA G League Ignite will helm the other, witheach captain drafting their 12-man roster. NBA G League headcoaches will lead the squads and be joined by celebrity assistantcoaches. The 24-player field, 12-man rosters and the coachingstaffs will be announced before the draft.

Fans can click here to purchase tickets for the NBA G LeagueNext Up Game, and download the new NBA App for the latest NBAAll-Star 2023 content, including premier benefits and fan rewardsoffered through NBA ID, the league’s new membership program. TheNBA Events App and NBAEvents.com are available as on-the-groundresources for everything related to NBA All-Star 2023, providingfans with the most up-to-date information on event schedules,tickets and exclusive experiences.

About the NBA G League

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League preparesplayers, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff forthe NBA while acting as the league’s research and developmentlaboratory. Featuring 30 teams, 28 with direct affiliations to NBAfranchises for 2022-23, the league offers elite professionalbasketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendlyatmosphere. A record 47 percent of all players on 2022-23 NBAopening night rosters boasted NBA G League experience. In fosteringthe league’s connection to the community, its teams, players andstaff promote health and wellness, support local needs andinterests, and assist in educational development through NBA Caresprograms.

About NBA All-Star 2023

NBA All-Star 2023 in Salt Lake City, hosted in conjunction withthe Utah Jazz, will bring together the most talented and passionateplayers for a global celebration of the league. The NBA All-StarGame will take place on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Vivint Arena, home tothe Utah Jazz. TNT will televise the All-Star Game for the 21stconsecutive year, marking Turner Sports’ 38th year of NBA All-Starcoverage. Vivint Arena will also host NBA Rising Stars on Friday,Feb. 17 and State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on Saturday, Feb.18.