ESPN.com · Feb 15
2026 NBA All-Star weekend preview: Dunks, stars and more
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The 2026 NBA All-Star Game, taking place at the Intuit Dome near Los Angeles, will tip off Friday with a plethora of superstar players arriving for a jam-packed weekend.
Some fresh new faces of the league get things started with the Rising Stars showcase Friday. With No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg out through the All-Star break with injury, the young troupe will be headlined by Rookie of the Year contender Kon Knueppel.