2026 NBA All-Stars: Why the starters have been selected and who missed out
The NBA have announced the starters from both the Eastern and Western conferences for the 2026 All-Star game, set to take place in Los Angeles on February 15.
The five players deemed to have had the best season from each conference were selected by a split-voting system between fans (50%), players (25%), and media (25%).
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Oliver Powell takes a look at the 10 players voted as starters, plus some notable omissions.
NBA news: All-Star Game gets global makeover with USA vs. World 2026 format
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has unveiled a bold new direction for the All-Star Game going forward.
In a sweeping change aimed at reigniting excitement around the NBA All-Star Game, Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the 2026 edition will adopt a ‘Team USA vs. Team World’ format.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo discusses the fresh and vibrant outlook for the NBA going forward.
NBA news: 2025 All-Star Championship inspires mixed reactions despite format change
The 2025 NBA All-Star Championship saw a three-game mini-tournament featuring four teams and a target score of 40 in each game, successfully injecting much-needed energy into the event while inspiring some decidedly mixed reactions from players and fans.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reports on the story.