Nuggets’ Jokić and Murray Shine in New NBA All-Star Format

For the first time since 2010, the Denver Nuggets had two players represented in the NBA All-Star Game: Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. The dynamic duo participated in the debut of the NBA’s new three-team, round-robin format during the 2026 All-Star Weekend.

A Historic All-Star Weekend for Denver

Nikola Jokić, a three-time MVP, and Jamal Murray, making his first All-Star appearance, both started for the World Team [1]. This marked a significant moment for the Nuggets, who hadn’t had two All-Stars simultaneously since 2010. Prior to this season, Jokić had been the organization’s sole All-Star representative for the previous seven seasons. Between 2011 and 2019, Denver did not have any players selected for the All-Star team [1].

New Format Brings Increased Competition

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game featured a new format, moving away from the traditional East vs. West matchup to a three-team, round-robin style. This change resulted in a more competitive atmosphere, with players demonstrating increased effort on both offense and defense [1]. Team Stars ultimately won the championship, edging out the World Team in both of their initial 12-minute contests.

Jokić and Murray’s Performance

Both Murray and Jokić struggled to find their scoring touch in the first game against Team Stars. Jokić played limited minutes, only five, and missed his only shot. Murray, filling in for the injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, went 0-for-6 from the field [1].

Murray rebounded in the second game against Team Stripes, contributing a pair of three-pointers and eight points. Jokić did not play in the second game, opting to rest his knee after missing 16 games in December and January [1].

Denver Nuggets All-Star History

The Denver Nuggets franchise has a history of All-Star selections dating back to their founding. As of February 2026, the Nuggets have had numerous players participate in the All-Star Game throughout their history [2]. Nikola Jokić was voted as a starter for the 2026 NBA All-Star game [3].