The NBA is progressing on a plan to incorporate the slam dunk competition into halftime of the All-Star Game on March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, sources told ESPN.
A three-point shootout and skills competition are also expected to be part of the Sunday night event, sources said.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association expect to have finalized details and a formal announcement on the All-Star Game format and health and safety protocols later this week, sources said.
The league and union have been working through the details of a scaled-down event that centers on transporting players in and out of Atlanta in a significantly shorter window of time than what would be required on a typically expanded All-Star Weekend. Players are expected to arrive in private planes on Saturday, stay in private accommodations away from hotel crowds and leave immediately after the game on Sunday night, sources said.