NBA Announces 2026 All-Star Reserves
The NBA has announced the reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game, These players will join the ten starters announced earlier.
In the Eastern Conference, the reserves include three first-time All-Stars: Johnson, Powell, and Duren. Powell is averaging a career-high 23.0 points per game for Miami. Johnson is averaging 23.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists. Duren is averaging 18.0 points and 10.7 rebounds for the conference-leading Pistons. Towns, despite a down year in efficiency, leads the NBA in rebounds per game (11.8) and will join his Knicks teammate and starter Jalen Brunson. Duren will join his Pistons teammate Cade Cunningham.
In the Western Conference, the reserves also feature three first-time All-Stars: Murray, Holmgren, and Avdija. Murray is having his best pro season with 25.8 points and 7.4 assists per game for the Nuggets. Avdija has exploded for the Blazers, averaging 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. Holmgren is averaging 17.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks while anchoring the Thunder's defense. Booker was named after leading the Suns to a 30-19 record. James earned his 22nd consecutive All-Star selection despite a down year, averaging 21.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists for the Lakers.
Teams with multiple All-Stars include the Lakers, Knicks, Thunder, Pistons, and Nuggets. Notable players who did not make the team include Michael Porter Jr., Kawhi Leonard, Bam Adebayo, Joel Embiid, Julius Randle, Lauri Markkanen, Brandon Ingram, and Alperen Sengun, who are top candidates to be injury replacements.
Due to the All-Star Game's USA vs. World format, at least eight international players are required. With starter Giannis Antetokounmpo injured, the league must decide if Towns (Dominican Republic) and Powell (Jamaica) will be considered international or American players for roster purposes. An injury replacement for the Eastern Conference will be needed. The official roster breakdowns will be announced on Tuesday.
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