USA vs World Format
NBA finalizes 2026 All-Star rosters with key injury replacements
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The NBA has set the rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game, introducing a new USA vs. World format featuring three teams in a round-robin tournament. De'Aaron Fox replaces the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo on the USA Stripes team, while Brandon Ingram and Alperen Sengun fill in for Stephen Curry and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, respectively. The event takes place on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
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.