Late on Tuesday night, the NBA officially announced the brand new U.S. vs. World format for the 2026 All-Star Game. This edition of the annual showcase will feature a round-robin tournament between three teams -- two made up entirely of Americans and one made up of international players.

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down why Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren and eight others could make the coveted weekend in L.A. this season.

Fans will still vote for the All-Star Game starters, but it will be positionless, and the players will land in an exciting new format.

Anthony Davis, the 10-time All-Star big man who was the headliner of the return in the Doncic deal, believes it's his responsibility to shield the rookie from the burden of carrying the franchise -- for now.

Now in his ninth NBA season, OG Anunoby has never been an All-Star. But in his first year in Mike Brown’s fast-paced system, Anunoby has a chance to deliver his best all-around season.

NBAHistory: Lookback at Damian Lillard Competitions at All-Star Weekend in 2014. 10 years ago, Damian Lillard became the first player to compete in all 5 All-Star events in the sa