Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is expected to take the floor during Sunday’s 2026 NBA All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, but only for a brief stretch, league sources told reporter Marc Stein.
Doncic, the league’s top overall vote-getter, has missed four straight games with a hamstring strain. He skipped Wednesday’s 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks yet went through an extended pregame workout in Brooklyn, signaling progress in his recovery. Head coach JJ Redick said earlier in the week that the guard should be “good to go” once the team returns from the All-Star break.
The Lakers have handled the soft-tissue injury cautiously and are not expected to jeopardize Doncic’s availability for the final portion of the regular season. Stein reported that both the team and player agreed to limit his minutes Sunday.
First USA vs. World format
This year’s showcase introduces a new setup pitting Team USA against Team World.
USA Stars
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
USA Stripes
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
Brandon Ingram, Toronto Raptors
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
De’Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (injured)
Team World
Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Norman Powell, Miami Heat
Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (injured)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (injured)
Tipoff for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday night in the Lakers’ home market, giving local fans a chance to see Doncic on the court even if only for a limited cameo.
Source: LakersNation.com
