The 2026 NBA All-Star Team will include Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija. The league [released their list of All-Star reserves today](https://www.nba.com/news/2026-all-star-reserves) and Avdija was among the first-time nominees for the honor.
Here is the complete list of participants, per the NBA.
**• Giannis Antetokounmpo** | Milwaukee Bucks
**• Jaylen Brown** | Boston Celtics
**• Jalen Brunson** | New York Knicks
**• Cade Cunningham** | Detroit Pistons
**• Tyrese Maxey** | Philadelphia 76ers
**• Scottie Barnes** | Toronto Raptors**
• Jalen Duren** | Detroit Pistons
**• Jalen Johnson** | Atlanta Hawks**
• Donovan Mitchell** | Cleveland Cavaliers
**• Norman Powell** | Miami Heat
**• Pascal Siakam** | Indiana Pacers**
• Karl-Anthony Towns** | New York Knicks
**• Stephen Curry** | Golden State Warriors
**• Luka Dončić** | Los Angeles Lakers
**• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander** | Oklahoma City Thunder
**• Nikola Jokić** | Denver Nuggets
**• Victor Wembanyama** | San Antonio Spurs
**• Deni Avdija** | Portland Trail Blazers
**• Devin Booker** | Phoenix Suns
**• Kevin Durant** | Houston Rockets
**• Anthony Edwards** | Minnesota Timberwolves
**• Chet Holmgren** | Oklahoma City Thunder
**• LeBron James** | LA Lakers
**• Jamal Murray** | Denver Nuggets
Duren, Johnson, Powell, Holmgren, and Murray join Avdija on the first-timer’s list. Powell is, himself, a former Trail Blazers player.
Avdija is averaging 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists over 44 appearances for the Blazers this season. He becomes the 17th player in Trail Blazers history to earn All-Star honors.