The new USA vs. the World format delivered at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Three teams played a mostly competitive mini tournament that saw the USA Stars team (made up of younger American All-Stars) take down the USA Stripes team (made up of more established Americans) in the championship game.

The round-robin format featured multiple buzzer beaters, a Kawhi Leonard scoring binge and a renewed effort by the players.

The NBA has for years been seeking a fix for its broken All-Star Game. Through one iteration of the new USA vs. World format, it appears that it's found one.

The biggest winners of the night were the fans as the All-Star Game was competitive and featured some defense this year.

Lakers star LeBron James has been active and great for so long that he's had so much time to make history -- even unwanted ones.

Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

The Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game returned to the historic Kia Forum with nostalgia, viral moments, and a dazzling CORTIS halftime show—but lacked the A-list star power needed to elevate the event.

During a recent courtside media interaction, when asked to compare his playing style, Shams Charania quickly replied with his honest takes.