"I’m going to push them" - Victor Wembanyama vows to force NBA stars into a high-intensity All-Star battle If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the way as the NBA on Monday announced the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Ten All-Star starters were announced, with five from each conference.

The NBA announced its All-Star “starters” on Monday, and unless you are stuck in 2017, there were no shocks.

The Denver Nuggets have seen some career-best play out of veteran guard Jamal Murray through the first half of this NBA season, so much so that he could be en route to a first-time All-Star selection to join Nikola Jokic as the first pair of Nuggets to be named an All-Star in a single season since 2009-10.

It looks like the Mavs will be without any All-Star representatives for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

Luka Dončić and other stars earned starter spots, as did fresh faces like Jaylen Brown. LeBron James didn't for the first time in 22 years.

Victor Wembanyama had just enough time to smile, stand up and dap Mitch Johnson before the pair were out the door. The San Antonio Spurs forward, "ful

The Cleveland Cavaliers star finished sixth in All-Star voting with more than 2.3 million votes, an impressive total in a crowded Eastern Conference backcourt. Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo topped the East voting with 3.2 million votes, while Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers led all players overall with 3.4 million.