ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been selected as a reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
It’s the 24-year-old’s first-career NBA All-Star Game selection.
Seven players from each conference were names as reserves. The announcement was made prior to the premiere of Sunday Night Basketball.
Johnson is the fourth-youngest Hawk since the franchise’s move to Atlanta to earn his first All-Star selection. At just 24, he has assumed the reins of the team following Trae Young’s departure, delivering a breakout season while averaging career highs of 23.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game. He’s also shooting a career-best 36 percent from three-point range.
This year’s All-Star Game will debut a new U.S.-versus-World format, featuring two teams of American players and one international “World” team. The three squads will compete in a round-robin tournament consisting of four 12-minute games.
NBA coaches voted on the reserves, while commissioner Adam Silver will select any necessary injury replacements. Starters were chosen through a weighted vote of fans (50%), a media panel (25%) and current NBA players (25%).
The All-Star Game will take place Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. ET at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Full rosters:
Here are the full rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Starters
Eastern Conference
Jalen Brunson, New York KnicksTyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ersJaylen Brown, Boston CelticsCade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsGiannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Western Conference
Stephen Curry, Golden State WarriorsShai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City ThunderLuka Dončić, Los Angeles LakersVictor Wembanyama, San Antonio SpursNikola Jokić, Denver NuggetsReserves
Eastern Conference
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland CavaliersJalen Johnson, Atlanta HawksKarl-Anthony Towns, New York KnicksPascal Siakam, Indiana PacersNorman Powell, Miami HeatScottie Barnes, Toronto RaptorsJalen Duren, Detroit Pistons
Western Conference
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesJamal Murray, Denver NuggetsChet Holmgren, Oklahoma City ThunderKevin Durant, Houston RocketsDevin Booker, Phoenix SunsDeni Avdija, Portland Trail BlazersLeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
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