"Jan 25, 2026, 12:34 AM ET Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff was named a coach for the 2026 NBA All-Star game, the league announced Sunday night. The announcement comes after the Pistons clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference through Feb. 1 following the Boston Celtics' loss to Chicago. It's Bickerstaff's first appearance as an All-Star coach and the honor comes in just his second season with the team."
"Bickerstaff finished second in Coach of the Year voting last year after guiding Detroit to a playoff appearance following a 14-win season. The Pistons have been one of the most dominant teams in the league this season, boasting a 32-11 record that trails only Oklahoma City. The All-Star format features three teams this year, with two being made up of American players and the final consisting of international players."
J.B. Bickerstaff was named a coach for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game after the Detroit Pistons clinched the Eastern Conference's best record through Feb. 1 following the Boston Celtics' loss to Chicago. The selection marks Bickerstaff's first All-Star coaching appearance and comes in his second season with Detroit. Bickerstaff finished second in Coach of the Year voting last season after guiding Detroit to a playoff berth following a 14-win campaign. The Pistons enter the All-Star break at 32-11, trailing only Oklahoma City. The league's All-Star format uses three teams — two American teams and one international — competing in short games.
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