The NBA has released the first fan voting results for the 2025-26 NBA All-Star Game, with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic leading all players on 1,249,518 votes. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo
tops Eastern Conference voting on 1,192,296, ahead of the showcase on 15 February 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Fan ballots account for 50 per cent of the final All-Star starter selections, while current NBA players and a media panel each contribute 25 per cent. These first results reflect only the fan component. Voting on the NBA App and website runs until 14 January, with the next update scheduled for Tuesday, 6 January.
Doncic holds a clear advantage in the Western Conference, where Denver Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic sits second with 1,128,962 votes. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry follows on 1,031,455. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 878,621, while San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama records 769,362 in the first count.
| Conference | Player | Team | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| West | Luka Doncic | Los Angeles Lakers | 1,249,518 |
| West | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 1,128,962 |
| West | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 1,031,455 |
| West | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 878,621 |
| West | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | 769,362 |
The first WEST returns for NBA All-Star 2026! Which name stands out to you? NBA All-Star Voting continues on the NBA App and https://t.co/Pqxh2EQ21u until January 14! https://t.co/TGQMZlxeAf pic.twitter.com/XsL66DbMv7 NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2025
Behind Antetokounmpo in the Eastern Conference standings, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey ranks second with 1,072,449 fan votes. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is close behind on 1,040,601. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has 1,000,171, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell rounds out the top five with 851,155.
| Conference | Player | Team | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 1,192,296 |
| East | Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 1,072,449 |
| East | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 1,040,601 |
| East | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons | 1,000,171 |
| East | Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | 851,155 |
The first EAST returns for NBA All-Star 2026! Who do you think should be in L.A? NBA All-Star Voting continues on the NBA App and https://t.co/Pqxh2EQ21u until January 14! https://t.co/TGQMZlxeAf pic.twitter.com/TjypCgnjAa NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2025
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers, is set for Sunday, 15 February 2026. With fan, player and media inputs still to be combined, these first figures offer an early snapshot of potential starters from both conferences.
