NBA All-Star 2026: A New Chapter in LA
The basketball world is gearing up for a thrilling weekend in Los Angeles as the 2026 NBA All-Star festivities are set to roll out the red carpet at the brand new Intuit Dome, home to the LA Clippers. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
Celebrity Game: Team Mookie vs. Team Anthony
Kicking off the celebrations on Friday is the NBA Celebrity Game, featuring a star-studded line-up at the Kia Forum. Mookie Betts, former Brazilian soccer legend Cafú, and Jeremy Lin are among the coaches and players taking to the court. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled showcase of talent!
Team Mookie
- Coaches: Giannis, Alex, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Mookie Betts
- Players: Jenna Bandy, Shams Charania, Tacko Fall, Rome Flynn, Keegan-Michael Key, Jeremy Lin, Rick Schnall, Dylan Wang, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Cafú, GloRilla
Team Anthony
- Coaches: Anthony Anderson, Lethal Shooter, Chris Brickley
- Players: Badshah, Cody Jones (Dude Perfect), Andre De Grasse, Mat Ishbia, Simu Liu, Mustard, Adrien Nunez, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jason Williams, Keenan Allen, Nicolas Vansteenberghe
Competition Saturday: Skills Showcase & Dunk Contest
Saturday’s action begins at 12:40 PM at the Intuit Dome with the State Farm Three-Point Contest, Kia Shooting Stars, and the AT&T Dunk Contest. Notable participants include three-point specialist Damian Lillard, despite his recent injury, alongside Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Maxey, and Devin Booker.
All-Star Game: A New Format Unveiled
Sunday’s main event brings an all-new format to the All-Star Game starting at 2 PM. This year, three teams – World, US Stars, and US Bars – will compete in a round-robin tournament, followed by a final between the two teams with the best record.
World Team
- Captain: Victor Wembanyama (Fr)
- Players: Nikola Jokić (Srb), Luka Dončić (Slo), Alperen Sengun (Tur), Jamal Murray (Can), Norman Powell (Jam), Karl-Anthony Towns (DR), Pascal Siakam (Cam), Deni Avdija (Isr)
US Stars (A-Team)
- Captain: To be announced
- Players: Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey
US Bars (B-Team)
- Captain: To be announced
- Players: Brandon Ingram, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, De’Aaron Fox
Sunday Schedule:
- Game 1 – Stars vs. World: 2 PM
- Game 2 – Bars vs. Game 1 Winner: 2:55 PM
- Game 3 – Bars vs. Loser of Game 1: 3:25 PM
- All-Star Championship: 4:10 PM
This revamped format promises an exciting twist on the traditional All-Star Weekend, and fans can expect a thrilling showdown in sunny Los Angeles. Full line-ups and rosters are subject to change due to injury updates.
Stay tuned to 247sports.news for more updates and coverage throughout the weekend!
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What time does the All-Star Game start?
The All-Star Game starts at 2 PM PST on Sunday.
Who are the team captains this year?
Victor Wembanyama will captain the World Team, with team captains for the US Stars and US Bars to be announced.
What is the new All-Star Game format?
The new format features a round-robin tournament among three teams – World, US Stars, and US Bars – followed by a final between the top two teams.
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