Why did new NBA All-Star Game format work? Victor Wembanyama 'sets tone' and players 'step up'
The new All-Star Game format created a much more competitive game than in recent years
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| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | MIN | 4 | 33.3 | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| 2026 | MIN | 61 | 28.8 | 5 | 3.7 |
| 2025 | MIN | 79 | 27.6 | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| 2024 | MIN | 79 | 25.9 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| 2023 | MIN | 79 | 24.6 | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| 2022 | MIN | 72 | 21.3 | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| 2021 | MIN | 72 | 19.3 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
The new All-Star Game format created a much more competitive game than in recent years
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game saw a new 'U.S. vs. World' format inject much-needed competition, with Anthony Edwards earning MVP honors.
Here are a few big-picture takeaways from the weekend, as well as some less consequential thoughts.
Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the players most synonymous with the NBA All-Star Game. His 18 All-Star appearances trails only LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and he is one of only two people to win the All-Star Game MVP four times, hence why the trophy was named after him. The 2026 […]
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) was named All-Star MVP after his Team Stars defeated the older American team, Team Stripes, 47-21 in the All-Star championship game. It’s Edwards’ first All-Star MVP award, and his third All-Star appearance overall. The first three games of the All-Star game rewarded the choice of format, with all three being decided by […]
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shared what Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry taught him about being being "great" in the NBA.
Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama address the debate on who becomes the next face of the NBA post the 2026 All-Star game.
With Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson winning the 2026 Slam Dunk contest, there is still some discussion about the event itself and the changes that need to be made. As people wonder what the future of the Slam Dunk contest will look like, former player Kendrick Perkins has a request to the league. Perkins wouldn’t […] The post Kendrick Perkins challenges Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama to fix ’embarrassing’ Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here is a ranking of the last 10 MVP performances in the All-Star Game, from Anthony Davis' 2017 heater to Anthony Edwards' dominance last night.
In a brief conversation with All-Star teammate Jalen Johnson, Anthony Edwards sparks rumors by hinting at a potential partnership.
Anthony Edwards highlights how Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic did not participate in the All-Star game with a competitive intensity.
If one didn’t know better, there was hardly a way to tell the Knicks were involved in the four All-Star games Sunday.
We saw 10 NBA stars shine brightest in the 2026 All-Star Game and we rank them accordingly.
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Team Stripes didn’t need overtime. They just needed one clean look and the right guy holding the ball. De’Aaron Fox buried a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift Team Stripes past Team Stars, 42–40, Sunday night, sending the new All-Star format to its decisive final and adding another genuine moment to what has already been an […] The post NBA All-Star: De’Aaron Fox beats the buzzer as Stripes slip by Stars appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The sight of Stephen Curry rocking a pair of signature shoes usually involves his own brand, but the Golden State Warriors superstar decided to shake things up during the NBA All-Star weekend in San Francisco. Curry was spotted wearing the “Gold Medal” edition of the AE 1 Low, the signature sneaker belonging to Minnesota Timberwolves […] The post Anthony Edwards calls Warriors’ Stephen Curry the ‘GOAT’ but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made clear Saturday that he will not become emotional when Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James eventually retires. Speaking during NBA All-Star Media Day at Intuit Dome, Wembanyama was asked whether he would shed a tear when James steps away from the game. “No.” laughing He then added: “I’m […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he won’t cry when Lakers star LeBron James retires appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Anthony Edwards picks Jaylen Brown as sister’s no-date choice.
NBAAnthony Edwards turns 'hottest player' ranking into viral comedy gold.
Anthony Edwards has never met a challenge he didn’t like, and that includes locking up one of the greatest ball-handlers in NBA history. The Minnesota Timberwolves star recently made waves by asserting that he can absolutely guard Kyrie Irving in a one-on-one setting. While Irving is currently working his way back from a torn ACL, […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards leaves no doubt if he can cover Kyrie Irving 1-on-1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .