ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been selected as a reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
It’s the 24-year-old’s first-career NBA All-Star Game selection.
Seven players from each conference were names as reserves. The announcement was made prior to the premiere of Sunday Night Basketball.
Johnson is the fourth-youngest Hawk since the franchise’s move to Atlanta to earn his first All-Star selection. At just 24, he has assumed the reins of the team following Trae Young’s departure, delivering a breakout season while averaging career highs of 23.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game. He’s also shooting a career-best 36 percent from three-point range.
This year’s All-Star Game will debut a new U.S.-versus-World format, featuring two teams of American players and one international “World” team. The three squads will compete in a round-robin tournament consisting of four 12-minute games.
NBA coaches voted on the reserves, while commissioner Adam Silver will select any necessary injury replacements. Starters were chosen through a weighted vote of fans (50%), a media panel (25%) and current NBA players (25%).
The All-Star Game will take place Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. ET at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
### **Full rosters:**
Here are the full rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
#### **Starters**
**Eastern Conference**
* Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
* Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
* Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
* Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
* Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
**Western Conference**
* Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
* Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers
* Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
* Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
#### **Reserves**
**Eastern Conference**
* Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers
* Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks
* Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
* Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
* Norman Powell, Miami Heat
* Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
* Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons
**Western Conference**
* Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
* Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
* Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
* Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
* Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
* Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers
* LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
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