The NBA is nearing a decision to bring the 2028 All-Star Weekend back to Miami, ending a multi-decade wait. Multiple outlets report that the league is finalizing plans for the event, with Miami set to host for the first time since 1990.
All sources agree that 1990 is the key benchmark, when the event last took place in Miami and Magic Johnson won MVP. They also frame the development as a return after a long gap and describe the upcoming All-Star festivities as a midseason showcase returning to South Florida.
Coverage differs mainly in emphasis and context. Some reports stress Miami’s overall rarity of hosting—either in franchise history terms or by counting the frequency of the event in February. Others highlight why Miami had not hosted more recently, pointing to scheduling conflicts with another major event.
