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NBA Names All-Star Reserves as LeBron James Extends Record Streak to 22

Under the new USA vs. World format, coaches completed the 24-player pool with team rosters due Feb. 3.

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Jan 30, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) on the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Overview

  • LeBron James made the All-Star team as a reserve for the first time in his career, preserving his consecutive selection run that began in 2005.
  • The NBA unveiled 14 reserves to join the 10 starters, highlighted by first-time All-Stars Jamal Murray, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Norman Powell and Deni Avdija.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss the event with a calf injury, triggering Commissioner Adam Silver’s authority to name at least one replacement and to meet nationality minimums of 16 U.S. and eight international players.
  • Starters were chosen positionless by weighted fan, player and media balloting (50%/25%/25%), and head coaches selected seven reserves per conference without voting for their own players.
  • The revamped showcase will split 24 players into three eight-man teams for a round-robin on Feb. 15 at the Intuit Dome, with the three rosters scheduled to be announced Feb. 3 on Peacock.