This week, voting opened for the 2026 NBA All-Star teams. Starters from both conferences will be selected by the usual formula, a combination of the fan vote (50%), media (25%) and players (25%), with coaches choosing the reserves. In the NBA’s endless quest to improve the game it has wiped out position requirements and created a USA vs. the world format that absolutely, positively, unequivocally is going to work. Or not.
There’s a long way to go before the voting closes in mid-January, while injuries to key players (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Franz Wagner) could come into play. Still, it’s never too early for a few bold predictions. Here’s my way-too-early All-Star hot takes.
