Robert Covington is set to compete in the Skills Challenge, sources told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated.

The NBA will use All-Star Weekend to highlight Historically Black College and Universities. Covington, a graduate of Tennessee State, is the only player from an HBCU in the NBA.

The NBA and NBPA have committed more than $2.5 million in a fund to support HBCUs, as well as raising awareness around issues like equity and access to COVID-19 vaccines. 

Cassius Stanley and Anfernee Simons will enter the Slam Dunk competition on March 7th, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The two players will join Obi Toppin in the competition.

Derrick Jones Jr., winner of last year's competition, will not enter this season. 

Damian Lillard will participate in the Three-Point Contest on March 7th.

The Three-Point Contest and Skills Challenge will take place before the All-Star Game on the same day.

Lillard will almost certainly be named an All-Star for the sixth time of his career.

Lillard is third in the league in 3-pointers made (105) while shooting 38% from that range.