NBA Announces 2025/26 All-NBA Teams

Key Points:

• The NBA announced its 2025/26 All-NBA teams based on votes from 100 media members, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic unanimously selected to the First Team alongside Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, and Cade Cunningham.
• Doncic and Cunningham received "extraordinary circumstances" exceptions to the 65-game minimum eligibility rule due to personal and medical reasons, while Anthony Edwards was denied such an exception despite likely All-NBA-caliber performance.
• Notable superstars like Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and LeBron James missed All-NBA consideration due to not meeting the 65-game threshold, ending James' streak of 21 consecutive All-NBA selections.
• Making an All-NBA team carries significant financial benefits, including eligibility for larger contract extensions; for example, Jalen Duren's Third Team selection allows him to sign a restricted free agent contract starting at up to 30% of the salary cap, increasing his potential earnings substantially.
• Several young players, including Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham, and Victor Wembanyama, are on track for super-max contract eligibility pending future All-NBA honors, while others like Chet Holmgren have contracts without such escalators despite All-NBA recognition.