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The Washington Wizards are starting the youngest lineup in NBA history on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. The average age, via The Athletic's Josh Robbins: 20.64 years old. The NBA began tracking starters in the 1970-71 season. There has never been a younger five.

NBA All-Star Game starters 2026: Takeaways as starting lineups are announced originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The NBA on Monday will confirm the 15 players who have been selected as starters for the 2026 All-Star Game, which will take place next month in Los Angeles.

The 14 reserves will join the 10 previously named starters at the LA Clippers’ Intuit Dome on Sunday, Feb. 15 (5 ET, NBC/Peacock), marking the debut of the All-Star Game’s new U.S. vs. World format.

The NBA will resume having referees wear headsets with earpieces and microphones Tuesday, with the test scheduled to continue through games of Feb. 12.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Denver Nuggets on Sunday in a marquee contest as the team rolls out there a more normal starting five group for this high profile battle.

Flagg’s Return: More than just his historic 49-pt, 10-reb performance last time out, Flagg has been on a tear, averaging 26.0 ppg, 8.8 reb and 51.9 FG% in four games since returning from injury (ankle)