Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Stephon Castle Lead Rising Stars Game Lineup
The Rising Stars Game will showcase the future of basketball with a star-studded roster. NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady will coach and draft their favorite young talent. This event is part of the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
Rising Stars Game Players
The following players have been selected for the Rising Stars Game based on votes from assistant coaches across the league:
NBA Rookies
- Cedric Coward – Memphis Grizzlies
- Egor Dëmin – Brooklyn Nets
- VJ Edgecombe – Philadelphia 76ers
- Jeremiah Fears – New Orleans Pelicans
- Cooper Flagg – Dallas Mavericks
- Dylan Harper – San Antonio Spurs
- Tre Johnson – Washington Wizards
- Kon Knueppel – Charlotte Hornets
- Cam Spencer – Memphis Grizzlies
- Collin Murray-Boyles – Toronto Raptors
- Derik Queen – New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Sophomores
- Matas Buzelis – Chicago Bulls
- Stephon Castle – San Antonio Spurs
- Donovan Clingan – Portland Trail Blazers
- Kyshawn George – Washington Wizards
- Ajay Mitchell – Oklahoma City Thunder
- Alex Sarr – Washington Wizards
- Reed Sheppard – Houston Rockets
- Jaylon Tyson – Cleveland Cavaliers
- Kel’el Ware – Miami Heat
- Jaylen Wells – Memphis Grizzlies
G-League Team
A fourth team, consisting of G-League players and coached by Austin Rivers, includes:
- Sean East II – Salt Lake City Stars
- Ron Harper Jr. – Maine Celtics
- David Jones Garcia – Austin Spurs
- Yanic Konan Niederhäuser – San Diego Clippers
- Alijah Martin – Raptors 905
- Tristen Newton – Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Yang Hansen – Rip City Remix
Game Format
The Rising Stars Game will adopt a mini-tournament structure. Each team will consist of seven players, competing in two semi-final games to a score of 40. There will be no time limit, encouraging exciting and fast-paced basketball.
The winning teams from the semi-finals will move on to compete in a championship game, which will conclude at a score of 25.
How to Watch
Fans can catch the Rising Stars Game on February 13 via NBC and Peacock. In addition, the NBA All-Star festivities will continue with the 3-point contest and dunk contest on February 14, followed by the All-Star Game on February 15.
Peacock will stream several Monday night games throughout the regular season, alongside regular Tuesday night doubleheaders on NBC. NBC Sports will also introduce Sunday Night Basketball starting February 1, 2026.
For a detailed schedule of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, visit Filmogaz.com.
