Anthony Edwards Takes Home All-Star Game MVP in Brand New Format

Edwards looked like the future face of the league during Sunday night's All-Star game.

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stars guard Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots while defended by Team USA Stripes guard Donovan Mitchell (45) of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards added to his trophy case on Sunday night with the first All-Star game MVP of his career. It was his fourth time participating in the game, and his first MVP.

It was the first year of a new format with three different teams. Edwards was a member of Team Stars, which included younger stars who were representing the U.S. There was a Team World, which included the top international players in the league, and Team Stripes, which included the top veteran stars representing the U.S. It was a round-robin format before a final championship game.

Edwards opened with 13 points and 2 rebounds on 5 of 9 shooting from the field and a 3 of 7 mark from beyond the three-point line against Team World.

“Wemby set the tone... it’s hard not to match that so, s**t that’s what happened. Excuse my language," Edwards said after the first game.

Anthony Edwards:

“Wemby set the tone… it’s hard not to match that so, s**t that’s what happened. Excuse my language.” 😭

(h/t @MavsHighlights)pic.twitter.com/DqE5CrgBaM

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 15, 2026

He had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assists, on 5 of 8 shooting in the second game agains Team Stripes, but they fell short 42-40 on the scoreboard.

Edwards' Team Stars advance to the championship against Team Stripe and they dominated 47-21. He had 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the final game. He averaged 10.6 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist per game for the event.

He notably said during Saturday's media availibility that he didn't expect the intensity of Sunday's All-Star game to improve. In perfect Ant Man fashion he proceeded to win MVP.

Edwards is the first Timberwolves player to take home the MVP of the All-Star game, since Kevin Garnett won the award in 2003. Minnesota will return to regular-season action on Friday night at the Target Center against the Dallas Mavericks.