Following the fan-voted starters, NBA coaches selected 14 reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game, with LeBron James securing his record-extending 22nd consecutive selection as a Western Conference reserve. The full rosters blend veterans and rookies for the USA vs. The World format at Intuit Dome. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a calf injury.
The reserves join the 10 starters announced on January 20, completing the 24-player rosters for the 75th NBA All-Star Game (February 13-15 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA; game on February 15 at 5 p.m. ET).
James (Lakers), averaging 21.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists at age 40, surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 19 selections. Western reserves: James (Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Jamal Murray (Nuggets, first-time), Chet Holmgren (Thunder, first-time), Kevin Durant (Rockets), Devin Booker (Suns), Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers, first-time). Eastern reserves: Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Jalen Johnson (Hawks, first-time), Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks), Pascal Siakam (Pacers), Norman Powell (Heat, first-time), Scottie Barnes (Raptors), Jalen Duren (Pistons, first-time).
Recap of starters (as previously announced): West—Luka Dončić (Lakers), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Nikola Jokić (Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (Spurs). East—Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Cade Cunningham (Pistons), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks; out with calf strain—replacement by Commissioner Adam Silver).
The debut USA vs. The World format features three eight-player teams (two U.S., one international) in a round-robin tournament of 12-minute games, with a championship final. Requires at least 16 U.S. players and eight internationals. Notable snubs: Kawhi Leonard, Alperen Şengün, Joel Embiid, Evan Mobley.
Selections ignored traditional backcourt/frontcourt divides. Weekend kicks off February 13 with Rising Stars and Celebrity Game; Skills Night February 14.
