The 8 Candidates to Be All Stars for the First Time in 2026

These are good times to see players exploring their limits and challenging the expectations placed on them. The NBA consistently provides players who break the established mold, and what is being experienced this season is an ecstasy of talent and flair from players who have never been All Stars. There is a possibility that we may see several debutants during the All-Star weekend.

It is supreme spectacle that some players are offering without the fixed consideration of being big stars, but with the necessary developing talent and potential to firmly contend for an All-Star spot. The first name that comes to mind is Jamal Murray, a man who deserves that privilege after many years coming close and who is performing at the required level to achieve it. Another clear contender is Jalen Johnson, a great leader of the Hawks where he is proving to be the most important player, doing absolutely everything on the court.

Two white, charismatic players who are at the peak of their careers, like Josh Giddey and Austin Reaves, stand out as strong candidates to be All-Stars, although there are doubts about the Bulls' performance in the former's case, and in the latter's case, the challenge of having three players from the same team at the All-Star weekend, with Doncic and LeBron already assured of their presence.

Jalen Duren, thanks to his great role as the second sword of the Pistons, Norman Powell, considering the spectacular performance with the Heat, Deni Avdija, who showed improvement in the latter part of the previous season and is amazing with the Blazers, as well as Fran Wagner, complete the eight names to monitor from now until February to be included in the All-Star Game. The voting will be highly competitive, and there may be surprises, with several debutants in the NBA 2026 All-Star Game.

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