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Rising Stars Draft Tonight as NBA Finalizes 28-Player Pool for All-Star Weekend

Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady will choose three rookie–sophomore squads, with a G League team completing the four-team field.

Jan. 27, 2026
Jan 25, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) dribbles up the court in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jan 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) runs back up the court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The pool features 28 players: 10 rookies, 11 sophomores and seven G League representatives, highlighted by Cooper Flagg, Stephon Castle and VJ Edgecombe.
  • The mini-tournament is set for Friday, Feb. 13 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, with coverage on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET.
  • Semifinals will be played to a target score of 40 points and the championship game to 25 points under the event’s established format.
  • NBA assistant coaches selected the 21 rookies and sophomores for the draft, while the league office chose the seven G League participants.
  • Six of the seven G League invitees are on NBA contracts or two-way deals, and teams with notable representation include Washington (three selections) and San Antonio (two NBA picks plus a two-way on the G League squad).