The All-Star Game might have finally found its rhythm in Los Angeles, but is the rest of the weekend still stuck in the mud?

In this episode of Buffed Up Sports, we’re breaking down the highs and lows of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. From the Celebrity Game to the competitive spark of the All Star Game, we dive deep into what’s working and what’s desperately in need of a rebuild.

We tackle the "Saturday Night Slump"—specifically why the Dunk Contest still feels like it’s on life support—and how the new All-Star Game format actually managed to save the main event. Most importantly, I’m laying out my blueprint to fix the weekend for good.

In this video, we discuss:

The Celebrity Game

The Rookie Game (Rising Stars)

All-Star Saturday Night

The All-Star Game

The Blueprint: My radical changes to make the entire weekend unmissable.

⏱️ Timestamps:

01:25 - Got my Twitter back

02:05 - Thoughts on the Celebrity game

06:32 - Thoughts on the Rising Stars game

08:05 - Happy to see Shooting Stars back

10:17 - Bring back the Skills Challenge

11:00 - 3 Point Contest needs love

12:00 Might be time to end the Dunk Contest

17:03 - The All Star Game saved All Star Weekend

What do YOU think? Did the new game format save the weekend for you, or is the whole thing still too "commercial"? Drop your fixes in the comments—I’m reading all of them.

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