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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 Charlotte Hornets have several players listed as out or available with conditions for their upcoming matchup against the Miami Heat. Tidjane Salaun will miss the game due to a calf injury, while others face G League assignments. The team holds a 32-31 record as the ninth-ranked squad in the Eastern Conference.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guard Bronny James from their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. This move comes after James was assigned to the G League earlier in the week. He is available for the team's game against the Sacramento Kings, though his playing time remains uncertain.
The Atlanta Hawks recalled rookie forward Asa Newell from their G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, on Sunday. Newell had just played in a G League game the previous day, contributing to a win over the Delaware Blue Coats. He is available for the Hawks' matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, though his playing time remains uncertain.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Los Angeles Lakers G League guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day hardship exception contract. Bufkin, a 2023 first-round draft pick, recently impressed in two games with the South Bay Lakers before the call-up. This marks his third NBA season after stints with the Atlanta Hawks.