The NBA Showtime crew of Hall-of-Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady — with 24 All-Star appearances between them — discussed what they’re excited about seeing this weekend, and how the events got their competitive drives flowing.
What to Know
- The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is featuring a U.S. vs. World format for the first time, the latest change that’s been highly anticipated for years.
- Three teams — two U.S. and one world — will compete in a round-robin tournament for bragging rights.
- Team USA Stripes is headlined by Los Angeles Lakers‘ LeBron James, Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant and New York Knicks‘ Jalen Brunson, among others.
- Team USA Stars is led by Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.
- Team World is anchored by Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Lakers guard Luka Doncic.
- Injury absentees include Golden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry, Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- The action is transpiring in Los Angeles on NBC and Peacock.
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