The elite NBA rookies and sophomores will shine in the 2026 Rising Stars game as part of All-Star Weekend. The tournament will also see participation from G-League players.

Tournament Format

This year marks the fifth edition of the Rising Stars tournament featuring a four-team setup. Each of the NBA teams consists of rookies and sophomores, while the G-League team comprises players from the developmental league. All matches will chase a final target score instead of being timed.

Team Insights

• Team Melo (+140):
  • Key Players: Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, Reed Sheppard.
• Team T-Mac (+175):
  • Key Players: Kon Knueppel, Kel’el Ware, Tre Johnson.
• Team Vince (+320):
  • Key Players: VJ Edgecombe, Derik Queen.
• Team Austin (+900):
  • Key Players: Jahmir Young, Yang Hansen.

Expert Predictions

Barner advises fading Team Vince, due to its less accomplished roster. Team T-Mac boasts a strong lineup of more experienced sophomores while Team Melo leads with top-tier draft picks.

For comprehensive insights, visit SportsLine.