Overview
- Western Conference reserves are LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deni Avdija.
- Six players earned first-time All-Star nods: Jalen Duren, Jalen Johnson, Norman Powell, Deni Avdija, Chet Holmgren and Jamal Murray.
- James, 41, called the honor “super humbling” after missing the first 14 games with sciatica, as coaches voted him in to extend his streak.
- Reactions highlighted notable omissions including Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Joel Embiid, with no Clippers selected despite the game being hosted at their arena.
- The All-Star format debuts three teams (two U.S., one World) in a four-game, 12-minute round-robin with a final, with three-team rosters to be unveiled Tuesday on Peacock and the game airing Feb. 15 on NBC/Peacock.