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NBA Considering 1v1 Tournament With $1M Prize For 2026 All-Star Weekend

The NBA is exploring a $1 million one-on-one tournament for the 2026 All-Star Weekend, generating excitement.

Vishwesha Kumar
Feb 17, 2025
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The NBA is in discussions to introduce a one-on-one tournament as part of the 2026 All-Star Weekend, with a massive $1 million prize up for grabs. The idea, which has been floating around for years, gained significant traction during the 2025 All-Star Weekend, with several NBA stars openly supporting it.

Anthony Edwards was among the first to express his enthusiasm for the concept, stating that Kevin Durant would be the toughest player to beat in a 1v1 setting. Draymond Green, on the other hand, confidently picked LeBron James as his favorite to win such a tournament, citing his size, skill, and experience.

With some of the league’s biggest names backing the idea, the NBA is now seriously considering making it a reality.

According to Front Office Sports, the NBA has discussed a $1 million grand prize for the event, making it the most lucrative skills competition in All-Star history. The format is still being ironed out, but initial reports suggest it could feature a 16-player bracket, with matchups determined by fan voting, seeding, or player challenges.

The rules would likely be modified from traditional streetball one-on-one play to fit NBA standards, but the fundamental aspect of isolation scoring and individual defense would be the highlight.

The NBA has long toyed with the idea of a one-on-one tournament, but the logistics and willingness of superstars to participate have always been obstacles. However, with fan engagement a growing priority and the league looking to enhance All-Star Weekend, this might be the perfect time to introduce it.

The upstart Unrivaled league recently held a one-on-one event where WNBA star Napheesa Collier won a $200,000 grand prize. The NBA’s potential $1 million prize pool would dwarf that, creating a major incentive for players to take it seriously.

With ratings for the All-Star Game fluctuating, the NBA is looking for new ways to boost excitement. A 1v1 tournament featuring the league’s best scorers and defenders could easily become the most anticipated event of the weekend.

While nothing is official yet, the overwhelming support from players and fans suggests the NBA may finally bring one-on-one basketball to the All-Star stage in 2026.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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