NBA tells teams Atlanta will host All-Star Game on March 7

The NBA told its teams that an agreement with the NBPA will be finalized next week to hold the All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7, according to a memo obtained by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Atlanta's State Farm Arena will likely host the annual exhibition game, and momentum toward adding a Slam Dunk and Three-Point Contest is building, Marc Stein of The New York Times reports.

HBCUs and COVID-19 relief could reportedly be among the supported causes.

Not everyone seems to be on board with the NBA's plans. Kings star De'Aaron Fox slammed the idea of proceeding with the All-Star Game following Sacramento's 116-111 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

"I mean, if I'm going to be brutally honest, I think it's stupid," Fox said, courtesy of ABC10. "If we have to wear masks and do all this for a regular game, then what's the point of bringing the All-Star Game back? Obviously, money makes the world go round, so, it is what it is."

The NBA and union are still formulating health and safety protocols that will be in place for players during the All-Star break, which runs from March 5-10, according to Wojnarowski. Final details are still being determined, but players won't be able to travel internationally and will continue to undergo daily testing during the time off.