LeBron earns 22nd straight All-Star nod as NBA unveils reserves

The NBA announced Sunday the 14 reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game.

Head coaches across the league selected seven reserve players from each conference, regardless of position, to participate in this year's All-Star Game, which will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Feb. 15.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James extended his NBA record with a 22nd consecutive All-Star selection. Six players also earned their first All-Star nods, including veteran Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, who will join teammate and eight-time pick Nikola Jokic.

East reserves

Powell and Towns are eligible to represent both the United States and the nations they represent internationally, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, respectively.

West reserves

The NBA announced five All-Star starters from each conference last week. Fans (50% of the vote), players (25%), and members of the media (25%) voted on the selections.

East starters

West starters

This year's event features three eight-man teams competing in a mini round-robin tournament, with two squads of players representing the United States and another of eight players from international countries.

The eight international slots appear to be filled by five starters (Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic, Wembanyama, and Antetokounmpo) and three reserves (Murray, Avdija, and Siakam). However, Antetokounmpo may need to be replaced due to a calf strain, potentially allowing Powell or Towns to take his starting spot on the World team.

The NBA will confirm the rosters for the three teams on Tuesday, according to basketball insider Marc Stein.