Donovan Mitchell All Star, Anthony Edwards Snub, LeBron Missing

Merlin sees the first 10 All-Star starters revealed Monday, and fans pounced on who was left out. Donovan Mitchell earned a starter spot in the East, averaging 29.2 points on 48.9 percent shooting while carrying a Cleveland team that sits fifth. In the West, Anthony Edwards was a surprising omission despite 29.6 points and career highs in efficiency, and the absences of LeBron James and Kevin Durant drew the loudest reactions. The coaches now pick the reserves. Merlin knows the All-Star story rarely ends with the starters. Coaches and injury replacements often right perceived snubs, and the league even has the option to nudge a veteran back in. Expect veiled drama, strategic coach votes, and at least one headline-making addition before the rosters are final.