NBA Announces 2026 All-Star Game Starters

The NBA announced the starters for its 2026 All-Star Game on Monday, revealing a lineup of 10 players selected through a weighted voting process that included fans, players and media members. The showcase event is set for February 13-15 in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome, home of the Clippers, with the main game tipping off on Sunday, February 15. For the first time, the league will use a USA versus World format, dividing participants into three teams—two representing the United States and one international squad—in a round-robin tournament featuring 12-minute quarters.

Starters were chosen without regard to traditional positions, based on 50 percent fan votes, 25 percent from NBA players and 25 percent from a media panel, with results certified by Ernst & Young. Eastern Conference selections include Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in his 10th All-Star appearance, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in his third, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham in his second, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey in his second and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown in his fifth. In the West, the starters are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in his eighth selection, Los...