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2026 NBA All-Star Game starters announced: Dončić, Antetokounmpo top votes
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The NBA announced the 10 starters for the 2026 All-Star Game on January 20 during its MLK Day broadcast. Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers) topped fan voting with 3.4 million votes for his sixth start, while Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) led the East. Starters include Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, and Victor Wembanyama in the West, and Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, and Tyrese Maxey in the East. Notably, LeBron James will miss starting for the first time in 22 years.