In a new U.S. vs. World format for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players (known as the World team) will compete in a round-robin tournament featuring four 12-minute games. The three teams will each have a minimum of eight players.

LeBron James currently ranks 15th in All-Star voting, leading Tim Bontemps to warn the Lakers star could miss out on a starting spot for the first time since 2005.

NBA All-Star fan voting sparks buzz as Deni Avdija ranks above Kevin Durant and LeBron James in early results.

There's a real case to be made that Tyrese Maxey has been one of the NBA's six best guards this season. Tyrese Maxey already appears to be in line to start in his first All-Star Game this year. He should have his eye on higher individual prizes, though.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in fourth place and Chet Holmgren was in 19th place among West All-Star voting. Gilgeous-Alexander had 878,621 votes. Holmgren had 92,210 votes.

Maxey was second in the Eastern Conference and fourth overall in the initial fan-vote returns for the All-Star Game. Kelly Oubre and Trendon Watford were back at practice but will miss Tuesday's game.

Last year, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was a huge snub from the NBA All-Star Game. He was averaging around 30 points per game, led the East in fan votin

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is having an exceptional year, and NBA fans are giving him his due.