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 the All-Star Game on Sunday, which has a new format this year.

The Dallas Mavericks concluded its two-game Western Conference road trip with Tuesday’s nationally televised game against the Los Angeles Lakers on TNT.

SAN FRANCISCO — Kyrie Irving fielded questions from reporters Saturday afternoon during the NBA’s All-Star Media Day. Here’s a brief transcript of what the Dallas Mavericks star said. Irving’s answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

In an effort to shake up a listless product on All-Star Sunday, the league is tinkering with the All-Star Game format yet again.

Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles for the first time since he was traded to the Mavericks on Feb. 2, but he won't be playing against the Lakers.

The Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans played in their first game following the NBA All-Star break on Friday. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 111-103 at the American Airlines Center.

The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Miami Heat ... The 32-year-old has been named to his ninth NBA All-Star game after Commissioner Adam Silver chose him to replace the injured Mavericks ...

The All-Stars have been divided up into three teams, led by the stars of the famous TNT show, 'Inside the NBA .' Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal all headline the teams as the coaches. Additionally, the winners of the Rising Stars Challenge will be playing in this contest.