What to KnowThe 2026 NBA All-Star Game featured 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 — competed in a round-robin tournament for bragging rights.Team USA Stripes was headlined by Los Angeles L akers‘ LeBron James, Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant and New York Knicks‘ Jalen Brunson, among others.Team USA Stars was led by Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.Team World was anchored by Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Lakers guard Luka Doncic.Injury absentees included Golden State Warriors‘ Stephen Curry, Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.The action transpired in Los Angeles on NBC and Peacock. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is complete. Follow for live updates. ...read more read less