#nba-all-star

#nba-all-star

Brandon Ingram delivered clutch, game-changing performances deserving All-Star recognition; Scottie Barnes earned an All-Star nod and projects as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Tyrese Maxey agreed with New Balance on a deal that includes his first signature shoe line, expected to debut in 2026.

Luka Doncic was voted a Western Conference All-Star starter, earning his sixth selection before age 27 while leading the league in scoring.

Eastern and Western All-Star rosters are shaped by a U.S. vs. World format, positionless starting fives, voting deadlines, and eligibility concerns for top candidates like Antetokounmpo.

Nikola Jokic will miss a few weeks with a hyperextended left knee, will be re-evaluated in four weeks, and surgery is not expected.

All-Star selection is positionless; fans, media and players vote starters, coaches choose reserves, and the commissioner adds players to meet USA vs World nationality minimums.

NBA All-Star Game will adopt a three-team U.S. versus World format with two U.S. teams, one international team, eight players per team, and positionless selections.

2026 NBA All-Star Game will use a round-robin format with three eight-player teams: two USA teams and one World team.