The NBA announced the 2026 All-Star starters last week, with eight of the media's top picks making the cut, including Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown. Notably, LeBron James missed the cut as a reserve, and Donovan Mitchell, who was a top contender, should have been a starter according to some analysts. The reserve selections are made solely by NBA coaches, with the process now positionless, focusing on the best players regardless of traditional roles. Expert analyst John Hollinger uses a new formula called ASR (All-Star Rating) to predict the reserves, emphasizing advanced metrics and player performance. In the Western Conference, key picks include Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Chet Holmgren, Jamal Murray, Deni Avdija, Jimmy Butler (injured), Devin Booker, Alperen Şengün, and James Harden, with some injury replacements expected. For the East, selections include Donovan Mitchell, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, Derrick White, and potential injury replacements like Joel Embiid and Evan Mobley. The article highlights players deserving of first-time All-Star honors like Holmgren, Duren, Avdija, Porter Jr., and Powell, and discusses snubs such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Bam Adebayo. The predictions are based on recent performance, advanced stats, and the new formula, with the actual reserve list to be announced soon. Overall, the analysis provides insights into which players are most deserving of All-Star recognition in 2026.