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NBA Announces Reserves for 2026 All-Star Game

The NBA announced the 14 reserves for the league’s 2026 All-Star Game on Sunday. These players will be joining the starters on Feb. 15 at the All-Star Game in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome.

The 2026 All-Star Game will be [using a USA vs. World format](https://www.si.com/nba/nba-announces-new-all-star-game-format-2025-26-season). There will be two teams of USA players and one team of international players who will take part in a round robin-style tournament.

The reserves will be joining All-Star starters Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brown, Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, Steph Curry, Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the All-Star Game this year.

Here are the 14 players that were selected as reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game.

NBA All-Star Game reserves:

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### Western Conference

* Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves

* Jamal Murray, Nuggets

* Chet Holmgren, Thunder

* Kevin Durant, Rockets

* Devin Booker, Suns

* Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers

* LeBron James, Lakers

### **Eastern Conference**

* Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers

* Jalen Johnson, Hawks

* Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks

* Pascal Siakam, Pacers

* Norman Powell, Heat

* Scottie Barnes, Raptors

* Jalen Duren, Pistons

This year’s NBA All-Star Game will mark the 22nd appearance for LeBron James, who is extending his record even if he isn’t a starter this time around.

Kevin Durant is the other biggest star to be named an All-Star reserve. Durant, who is averaging 26.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists, is making his 16th All-Star Game appearance.

For Jalen Johnson, Norman Powell, Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Deni Avdija and Jamal Murray, this year will mark their first appearance in the All-Star Game.

### More NBA on _Sports Illustrated_

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