2017 NBA All-Star Game Reportedly Will Be Held in New Orleans

The state of North Carolina's controversial transgender bill implemented in March led to the NBA removing the 2017 All-Star Game from Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte next February, and now it has found a new home for the contest. 

Continue for updates.

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New Orleans Reportedly Named Host

Friday, Aug. 19

Brett Martel of the Associated Press reported that the NBA is naming New Orleans as the host of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

On Aug. 3, New Orleans was "closing in" on striking an agreement with the NBA to host the game, according to Scott Kushner of the New Orleans Advocate. He added that while both sides are still working out the details, an announcement could come next week.

Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reported on July 21 that the NBA "is focused on the New Orleans' Smoothie King Center" as the new host. 

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Cleveland Could be Future All-Star Game Host 

Friday, Aug. 5

According to Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM), NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed to congressman Tim Ryan that the NBA has had conversations with the Cleveland Cavaliers about hosting the All-Star Game in 2017 or in the future. Ruiter indicated Silver wrote to Ryan and three congressmen indicating the Cavaliers' interest in hosting the event.

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Multiple Cities Remain Interested in ASG

Tuesday, July 26 

Kushner reported Chicago, New York City and Las Vegas are all still potential venues for the game in addition to New Orleans. 

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Dallas Reportedly Out as Potential ASG Host

Monday, July 25

Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News, citing a source, reported that Dallas will not be the eventual destination for the game that was moved from Charlotte.

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Brooklyn Not Involved for 2017 All-Star Game

Friday, July 22

Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported Brooklyn is "not in the mix" for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reported on Thursday that the area was interested in hosting the game.

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NBA Releases Statement on ASG Relocation

Thursday, July 21 

The NBA's official Twitter account announced its decision to not hold the All-Star Game in Charlotte: 

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NBA Sends Message to Charlotte by Moving All-Star Game

The NBA has discussed moving the All-Star Game for months after North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill that prevents transgender individuals from using the bathroom of the sex with which they identify and restricting cities within the state from passing nondiscrimination laws.

Silver said during an April appearance on ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike show (via ESPN.com) that having a franchise continue operations in the state while moving a single All-Star Game made this a delicate issue for the league:

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I'm really not seeing the distinction, which is why this is a much bigger issue. I'm only saying that whatever we do, we have to keep an eye on the fact that we have one of our 30 franchises operating in that state. We have a much bigger issue in North Carolina than the All-Star Game: It's the ongoing operation of our team.

That's why what's most important to this league that there be a change in law. It would be easy to make a statement but I can't cut-and-run here? I'm leaving my team there.

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Some institutions in the state of North Carolina have said they won't enforce the law, including the University of North Carolina.

However, by moving the All-Star Game, the NBA is taking a stand in an effort that could lead to change for a bill that has been widely criticized for its discrimination.