The following is a list of American television and radio networks and announcers that have nationally broadcast the NBA All-Star Games throughout the years.
Television 2020s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)2026NBC/PeacockNoah EagleReggie Miller and Jamal CrawfordZora Stephenson and Ashley ShahAhmadiAhmed FareedCarmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady2025TNT/TBS/truTV/HBO MaxBrian AndersonReggie Miller, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Candace ParkerErnie Johnson and Kevin HartAdam LefkoeDraymond Green, Vince Carter, and Jalen Rose2024TNT/TBS/MaxBrian AndersonReggie Miller and Candace ParkerAllie LaForceErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Jamal CrawfordtruTV (All-Star Game Alt-Cast)/MaxTaylor RooksCharles Barkley and Draymond GreenJamal Crawford2023TNTBrian AndersonReggie Miller and Candace ParkerDennis ScottErnie Johnson and Adam LefkoeKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill, and Jamal CrawfordTBS (Inside the All-Star Game)Ernie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'NealDraymond Green2022TNTKevin HarlanReggie Miller and Dwyane WadeAllie LaForceErnie Johnson and Adam LefkoeKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill, and Isiah ThomasTBS (Inside the All-Star Game)Ernie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'NealDraymond Green2021TNT/TBSMarv AlbertReggie Miller and Chris WebberAllie LaForceErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dwyane Wade2020TNT/TBSMarv AlbertReggie Miller and Grant HillAllie LaForceErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal
Notes The 2022 NBA All-Star Game was the first All-Star Game since 2000 (then aired on NBC) to not be called by Marv Albert, as he retired at the end of the 2020–21 NBA season. The game was televised nationally in the United States by TNT. Sister network TBS carried an alternate feed, Inside the All-Star Game, which featured a conversational presentation of the game featuring the Inside the NBA panel of Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith, with guests such as Draymond Green. Coaches, referees, and selected players also wore microphones. In Canada, the game was televised nationally by Sportsnet. The 2021 NBA All-Star Game was broadcast by TNT for the 19th consecutive year. The game was seen by 5.94 million viewers, an 18% decrease over 2020 and the least-watched All-Star Game overall, but it beat CBS's Oprah with Meghan and Harry special in key demographic audience share. Additionally, this was the final NBA All-Star Game to ever be called by Marv Albert, as he announced his retirement from broadcasting following the 2021 Playoffs. During the course of the 2021–22 NBA season, TNT anointed Kevin Harlan as its new lead play-by-play voice, assigning him to call the 2022 NBA All-Star Game and the Western Conference finals. Starting with the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, however, Brian Anderson took over play-by-play duties, but Harlan remains the play-by-play voice for TNT's conference finals coverage. The 2020 game was televised nationally by TNT for the 18th consecutive year, and simulcast by TBS for the 6th consecutive year. After airing a “Players Only” broadcast a year ago, TBS returned to simulcasting TNT's coverage, after the “Players Only” brand was canceled by the NBA and Turner Sports. Grant Hill also filled in for Chris Webber, as the latter was under the weather. Beginning with the 2026 game, NBC took over rights to the NBA All-Star Game. The 2026 game will mark the first time since 2002 (also previously aired on NBC) that the All-Star Game was broadcast on network television. The 2026 game started at 5pm ET rather than the customary 8pm ET in order to accommodate NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics on primetime. Additionally, Noah Eagle and Ahmed Fareed were assigned to work the game due to Mike Tirico and Maria Taylor hosting primetime and late night coverage of the Winter Olympics.
2010s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)2019TNTMarv AlbertReggie Miller and Chris WebberKristen LedlowErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, and Candace ParkerTBS (Players Only)Greg AnthonyCharles Barkley and Kevin GarnettDennis Scott2018TNT/TBSMarv AlbertChris Webber and Reggie MillerDavid Aldridge and Kristen LedlowErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal2017TNT/TBSMarv AlbertChris Webber and Reggie MillerDavid Aldridge and Kristen LedlowErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal2016TNT/TBSMarv AlbertChris Webber and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal2015TNT/TBSMarv AlbertReggie Miller and Chris WebberDavid Aldridge and Rachel NicholsErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal2014TNTMarv AlbertSteve Kerr and Reggie MillerCraig Sager, David Aldridge, Grant Hill, and Chris WebberErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal2013TNTMarv AlbertSteve Kerr and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, and Shaquille O'Neal2012TNTMarv AlbertSteve Kerr and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, and Shaquille O'Neal2011TNTMarv AlbertSteve Kerr and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, and Kevin McHale2010TNTMarv AlbertDoug Collins and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith and Charles Barkley
Notes The 2017 game was originally scheduled to be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, home of the Charlotte Hornets. However, because of a new anti-LGBT bill being passed in North Carolina, the NBA relocated the game, and all other All-Star festivities to New Orleans.
2000s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)2009TNTMarv AlbertDoug Collins and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith and Chris Webber2008TNTMarv AlbertDoug Collins and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson2007TNTMarv AlbertDoug Collins and Steve KerrCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson2006TNTMarv AlbertDoug Collins and Steve KerrCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson2005TNTMarv AlbertDoug Collins and Steve KerrCraig Sager, Cheryl Miller, and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson2004TNTMarv AlbertMike Fratello and Doug CollinsCraig Sager and Cheryl MillerErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson2003TNTMarv AlbertMike Fratello and Jeff Van GundyCraig Sager and Cheryl MillerErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson2002NBCMarv AlbertBill Walton and Steve JonesJim Gray and Lewis JohnsonAhmad RashadJayson Williams, Pat Croce and Mike Fratello2001NBCMarv AlbertDoug CollinsJim Gray and Lewis JohnsonAhmad RashadKevin Johnson and P. J. Carlesimo2000NBCBob Costas (SD broadcast)Doug Collins (SD broadcast)Ahmad Rashad and Jim Gray (SD broadcast)Hannah StormIsiah Thomas and Peter VesceyMike Breen (HD broadcast)Bill Walton and Steve Jones (HD broadcast)Lisa Malosky (HD broadcast)
Notes The 2003 NBA All-Star Game on TNT marked the first time that the game was broadcast by a cable television network. For the 2001–2002, NBC's studio team consisted of Ahmad Rashad and Hannah Storm with former Philadelphia 76ers owner Pat Croce, the returning Mike Fratello, and former player Jayson Williams. The tandem stayed together through the 2002 NBA All-Star Game. During the week between the All-Star Game and NBC's next scheduled telecast, Williams was arrested after shooting and killing his limousine driver. He was promptly fired by NBC, which also did not return Croce or Fratello to studio coverage. Instead, the network brought in Tom Tolbert, who had only recently been added to NBC Sports as a third-string analyst paired with Mike Breen. Tolbert stayed on as the lone studio analyst through the end of the season, and won acclaim by several in the media, including USA Today sports columnist Rudy Martzke. Hannah Storm was not able to anchor the 2002 NBA All-Star Game as she was on assignment at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City serving as daytime studio host; Rashad solo anchored from the studio. The 2002 game started at 5pm ET rather than the customary 8pm ET start in order to accommodate NBC's coverage of the 2002 Winter Olympics. NBC employed an alternate HD broadcast of the 2000 All-Star Game alongside a regular SD broadcast.
1990s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)1998NBCBob CostasIsiah Thomas and Bill WaltonAhmad Rashad and Jim GrayHannah StormJohn Salley and Peter Vescey1997NBCMarv AlbertMatt Guokas and Bill WaltonAhmad Rashad, Jim Gray and Steve JonesBob CostasJulius Erving, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird1996NBCMarv AlbertMatt Guokas and Steve JonesAhmad Rashad, Jim Gray and Hannah StormBob CostasJulius Erving and Magic Johnson1995NBCMarv AlbertMatt Guokas and Steve JonesAhmad Rashad and Hannah StormBob CostasJulius Erving and Peter Vescey1994NBCDick EnbergSteve Jones and Magic JohnsonAhmad Rashad and Hannah StormBob CostasJulius Erving1993NBCDick EnbergMike Fratello and Magic JohnsonAhmad Rashad and Hannah StormBob CostasQuinn Buckner1992NBCDick EnbergMike FratelloAhmad RashadBob CostasQuinn Buckner1991NBCBob CostasMike FratelloAhmad Rashad and Steve JonesBob Costas Pat Riley, Bob Ferry and Peter Vecsey1990CBSDick StocktonHubie BrownLesley Visser and James BrownPat O'Brien
Notes In 1991, Bob Costas replaced for Marv Albert on play-by-play for NBC's coverage, as Marv Albert was away grieving the death of his mother.
1980s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)1989CBSDick StocktonHubie BrownPat O'Brien, Lesley Visser, and James Brown1988CBSDick StocktonBilly CunninghamPat O'Brien and Lesley Visser1987CBSDick StocktonTom HeinsohnPat O'Brien and Lesley Visser1986CBSDick StocktonTom HeinsohnPat O'Brien and Lesley Visser1985CBSDick StocktonTom HeinsohnPat O'Brien and Lesley Visser1984CBSDick StocktonTom HeinsohnPat O'Brien and Lesley Visser1983CBSDick StocktonBill RussellPat O'Brien, Brent Musburger, and Kevin Loughery1982CBSDick StocktonBill RussellBrent Musburger and Kevin Loughery1981CBSGary BenderRick Barry and Bill RussellBrent Musburger and Rod Hundley1980CBSBrent MusburgerBill Russell and Rod HundleyGary Bender
1970s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)1979CBSBrent MusburgerSteve Jones and John HavlicekFrank Glieber1978CBSBrent MusburgerKeith EricksonDon Criqui1977CBSBrent MusburgerBilly CunninghamDon Criqui1976CBSBrent MusburgerMendy RudolphSonny Hill1975CBSBrent MusburgerOscar RobertsonJack Whitaker1974CBSPat SummerallRod Hundley and Elgin Baylor1973ABCChris SchenkelBill RussellKeith Jackson1972ABCKeith JacksonBill RussellDave Diles1971ABCChris SchenkelJack Twyman1970ABCChris SchenkelJack Twyman
1960s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)1969ABCChris SchenkelJack Twyman1968ABCChris SchenkelJack Twyman1967SNIChick Hearn1966SNIHarry Caray1965SNIHarry CarayBill Sharman1964SNIMarty Glickman (first half)Buddy Blattner (second half)Carl Braun (first half)Ed Macauley (second half)1963SNIChick HearnBud Blattner
1950s YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)1959NBCCurt Gowdy1957WPIXBob WolffSonny Hertzberg and Jack McCarthy (in the studio)1956WPIXBud PalmerBob Wolff and Harry Wismer1954WPIXBud PalmerJimmy Powers and Kevin Kennedy1952WPIXBud PalmerJimmy Powers
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