Let's give Adam Silver and the NBA this much credit: They're trying, at least, to try and salvage the NBA All-Star Game. This isn't an easy task. The All-Star Game and its constellation of events haven't been a consistently culturally relevant or successful sporting event for a long time.

The winning Rising Stars team will play in the All-Star Game mini-tournament on Sunday, Feb. 16. WNBA legend Candace Parker will serve as honorary GM of the Rising Stars champion, known as Team Candace. When: Friday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. PT Where: Chase Center TV: TNT with your cable TV provider Streaming: TNT Overtime, Max, NBA app, NBA.com.

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