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NBA reveals roster for 2026 Rising Stars Challenge
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The NBA has announced the 28 players selected for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Challenge, highlighting top rookies, sophomores and G League talents. Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, former Duke teammates, lead the rookie class, while Donovan Clingan and Jaylon Tyson represent promising second-year players. The event will take place on February 13 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles during All-Star Weekend.
The Philadelphia 76ers have brought back forward Justin Edwards from their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. This move comes after Edwards spent time developing in the minor league, where he logged significant playing time in recent games. The 22-year-old is expected to resume his role as a bench player for the NBA team.
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Elijah Harkless, a two-way guard for the Utah Jazz, has been honored as the NBA G League Player of the Month for December. This marks his first such award in his G League career. His standout performances helped the Salt Lake City Stars secure a Winter Showcase championship.
With LeBron James recovering from a nerve injury and yet to debut in the 2025-26 season, speculation has arisen about a possible G League assignment for rehab purposes. According to reports, James could use time with the South Bay Lakers to get back into game shape through practices, though he wouldn't play in actual games. This wouldn't be unprecedented, as several NBA superstars have previously been sent to the G League for injury recovery.
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The Golden State Warriors recalled guard Will Richard from their G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, on Tuesday. This move follows his assignment to the G League earlier the same day, aimed at maximizing his practice repetitions. Richard has seen recent action with the NBA team, including starts and bench roles.