Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is among seven Eastern Conference reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Sunday evening.
He joins his teammate, starting guard Jalen Brunson, on the team for the Feb. 15 game at the Clippers' Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, Miami Heat wing Norman Powell, Toronto Raptors wing Scottie Barnes and Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren are the East's six other reserves.
The Western Conference reserves include the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren, Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker and Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James.
Towns, 30, becomes a six-time All-Star after selections in the 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 and 2025 games.
Through 45 games this season, Towns has averaged 20 points and 11.8 rebounds in 31.6 minutes.
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