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 Los Angeles Clippers‘ Kawhi Leonard, among others.Team USA Stars was led by Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, the latter winning MVP.Team World was anchored by San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, as Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic logged very few minutes.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, where former President Barack Obama also made an appearance. This live blog on the 2026 NBA All-Star Game has concluded. Follow more NBA coverage here. ...read more read less