Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell snubbed as 2026 NBA All-Star starter

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell snubbed as 2026 NBA All-Star starter

Cleveland.com general

Key Points:

  • Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers' leading scorer and MVP candidate, was not selected as an Eastern Conference All-Star starter, finishing sixth in fan, player, and media voting groups.
  • The Eastern Conference starters include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, and Tyrese Maxey, with Antetokounmpo being the top vote-getter.
  • Mitchell, aiming for his seventh consecutive All-Star appearance and third starting nod, will now rely on NBA coaches to select him as a reserve for the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
  • This season, Mitchell is posting career-best stats with 29.2 points per game, a 48.