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Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: The biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend

NBA insiders

created: Feb. 16, 2026, 2:30 p.m. | updated: Feb. 16, 2026, 8:02 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsThe 2026 NBA All-Star Game, taking place at the Intuit Dome near Los Angeles, tipped off Friday with a plethora of superstar players arriving for a jam-packed weekend. Our NBA insiders gave a sneak preview of what to watch heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their biggest takeaways from each day. Previews: Rising Stars | Saturday skills | USA vs. World tournamentSaturday's takeaways | Saturday's resultsSunday's takeaways | Sunday's resultsSunday's All-Star Game takeawaysTeam Stars dominates Team Stripes in All-Star Weekend finalThe NBA faces perilous headwinds. The new format for the All-Star Game itself, featuring three teams in four-game round-robin play, proved an undisputed success. -- KramExpert picks: Team KnicksThe 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place at the Intuit Dome, the home of the LA Clippers, and Sunday will mark the 75th All-Star Game in league history.

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