yahoo - 2/2/2026 1:05:16 AM - GMT (+2 )
Now come the hard choices.
The fans have had their say for the NBA All-Star Game starters, and while a player might get "snubbed" there — as Minnesota's Anthony Edwards felt he was after losing on a tiebreaker to Victor Wembanyama — he is still going to make the team.
Sunday, when the reserves are announced, is when the hard decisions are made, and real snubs happen. The NBA All-Star Game reserves are selected by a vote of the coaches, and the results are usually fairly predictable — they name a few big stars who just missed out on starting, but they also reward some newcomers and some guys having unexpected standout seasons. We'll see what direction the coaches go.
Below, we will roll out the coach's selections as they are announced on NBC and Peacock, and provide analysis and identify the biggest snubs. As a quick reminder, here are the starters (as voted in by the fans, players and media):
Eastern Conference: Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Cade Cunningham (Pistons), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks, but he is out with a calf strain and his replacement will be selected by Commissioner Adam Silver)
Western Conference: Luka Doncic (Lakers), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
The reserves for each conference are:
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