The NBA officially announced the rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game during the “Sunday Night Basketball” doubleheader, a special day in which the New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 and the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Denver Nuggets 121-111.
The event will mark a historic moment, as it will be the 75th NBA All-Star Game, scheduled for February 15, 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, the new home of the Clippers. The league confirmed that Luka Dončić, point guard for the Lakers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, will headline the starting lineup, reflecting their consistent impact on the season.
Headlines per conference
In the NBA Eastern Conference, the players chosen as starters are:
Jaylen Brown(Boston Celtics), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) and Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), accompanying Giannis as one of the team’s benchmarks.
Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, the confirmed starters are:
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets) and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs).
A group that combines experience, international talent and figures that mark the present and future of the league.
Reserves selected by coaches
In addition to the starters, seven players per conference were selected as reserves.
A decision made by NBA coaches regardless of position on the court.
In the East, the picks are Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors), Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons), Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks) and Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers).
As well as Norman Powell (Miami Heat), Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers) and Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks).
In the West, the confirmed reserves are Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets) and Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves).
In addition to Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets) and LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers).
The event will mark a historic moment
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A new format for 2026
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will debut an innovative format.
Two teams made up of U.S. players and a World Team, composed of international stars, will compete in a round-robin tournament.
The format contemplates four 12-minute matches, with teams of at least eight players per team, seeking greater intensity and competitiveness.
For U.S. Hispanic fans, this new system represents a unique opportunity to see international stars go head-to-head with local talent in a dynamic and engaging format.
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