The biggest names at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game took a backseat as Anthony Edwards stole the spotlight with a dominant performance. Staying true to his unapologetic personality, Edwards could not resist taking playful jabs at veterans LeBron James and Kevin Durant,

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has shown early in his career that he's not willing to back down to NBA legends, and he kept that same attitude in this year's All-Star Game.

Sunday marked the debut of the latest All-Star Game format, which pitted top U.S. players against international NBA stars in a round-robin mini-tournament.

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After Edwards talked smack to Durant following making a 3-pointer over Durant's outstretched arms in Game 3, Durant responded by smiling. And when Edwards said he couldn't wait to play alongside Durant at the Olympics so he could "let him know I sent him home," Durant responded by choosing to mentor him.

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