LOS ANGELES — To celebrate the 75-day countdown to NBA All-Star 2026 at Intuit Dome, the NBA and LA Clippers today announced All-Star Homecourt Hoops, a first-of-its-kind community initiative that will give Los Angeles families the opportunity to receive a free, NBA All-Star–branded outdoor basketball hoop.
Beginning December 3, Angelenos can submit their personal stories at Clippers.com/Hoops for a chance to receive one of the hoops distributed each day. Coaches, parents, and players are invited to share:
- Why do they want a hoop?
- What inspires them to play?
- How has basketball impacted their life, family, or neighborhood?
- How could the game change their future?
All-Star Homecourt Hoops builds on the NBA and Clippers’ long-standing investment in growing the game and creating places for kids to play. The Clippers have refurbished more than 500 basketball courts across Southern California, while the NBA—through Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, NBA Cares, and global youth programs—has helped millions of young players access the sport. This new initiative extends that commitment by placing high-quality outdoor hoops directly into the hands of families and neighborhoods across Los Angeles.
In Southern California, the average child stops playing sports by age 11, and fewer than 35% of young kids play sports regularly—a nearly 10% decline over the past decade. Across LA, many communities have experienced reduced access to gyms, recreation centers, and neighborhood play areas. Nearly 40% of families report not having a safe, walkable place for their child to play, and statewide childhood obesity rates have risen over the last five years. Girls face additional barriers—dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys without consistent, accessible programs.
All-Star Homecourt Hoops aims to inspire kids to play, increase access to the game, and provide more opportunities for young Angelenos to stay active—right in their own driveways, schools, parks, and neighborhood spaces.
All-Star Homecourt Hoops is a signature community initiative leading into NBA All-Star 2026, the first-ever NBA All-Star hosted at the Clippers’ new home, Intuit Dome. The league’s annual midseason showcase features an all-new U.S. vs. the World format, taking place on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET on NBC.
Tickets are on sale for NBA All-Star 2026 fan events taking place Thursday, Feb. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 15—NBA Crossover, the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Castrol Rising Stars and the NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T—at NBAEvents.com.
