It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz on Friday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. And even though the landscape of the league can change drastically between now and then with player movement and injuries, it's never too early to predict who'll be selected.

Introduced as the first starter, Chet Holmgren received a roaring ovation. The OKC crowd showed off their excitement and appreciation for the 22-year-old's return after a three-month absence that rivals an entire NBA offseason.