In a new U.S. vs. World format for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players (known as the World team) will compete in a round-robin tournament featuring four 12-minute games. The three teams will each have a minimum of eight players.

Maxey was second in the Eastern Conference and fourth overall in the initial fan-vote returns for the All-Star Game. Kelly Oubre and Trendon Watford were back at practice but will miss Tuesday's game.

In the past two games against the Pistons and Spurs, two of the top three teams in the NBA’s standings, George averaged 29.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and shot over 40% from deep in back-to-back wins.

On Monday, Dec. 29, the Cavaliers found out they have ground to make up as the first wave of fan voting came in and had just a single player from Cleveland on the Top 20 list: guard Donovan Mitchell.

If given the choice, New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns says he'd rather play for the World Team instead of the U.S. squad as part of the revamped 2026 NBA All-Star Game."One, I hope I make it,

Celtics' Jaylen Brown sends clear message about NBA All-Star voting originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Jaylen Brown doesn’t seem too thrilled with his standing on the NBA’s All-Star voting.

The league’s most anticipated event is here. Voting for the 2026 NBA All-Stars is now open and will continue till January 14, 11:59 pm ET. Fans will r.