Feb. 13, 2026, 8:01 a.m. ET
As part of the annual NBA All-Star Weekend, the league likes to celebrate its young players in the unique Rising Stars Challenge.
Much like the main event that is the All-Star Game, Rising Stars is a showcase of first and second-year players around the league who have made some noise through the first two-thirds of the NBA season or so. In recent years, even some G League players get spotlight in this event. There will be four teams playing in a mini tournament.
Ahead of Friday night’s tournament in Los Angeles, here’s a complete list of all four rosters in Rising Stars, who will be coached by four former NBA legends and players.
Team Melo
Coach: Carmelo Anthony
Roster:
Team T-Mac
Coach: Tracy McGrady
Roster:
Team Vince
Coach: Vince Carter
Roster:
G V.J. Edgecombe, Philadelphia 76ersF Derik Queen, New Orleans PelicansG Kyshawn George, Washington WizardsF Matas Buzelis, Chicago BullsG Egor Dёmin, Brooklyn NetsG Cedric Coward, Memphis GrizzliesF Jaylen Wells, Memphis GrizzliesTeam Austin
Coach: Austin Rivers
Roster:
G Sean East II, Salt Lake City Stars (G League)G Ron Harper Jr., Boston CelticsC Yanic Konan Niederhauser, L.A. ClippersG Alijah Martin, Toronto RaptorsG Tristen Newton, Houston RocketsC Yang Hansen, Portland Trail Blazers*G Mac Maclung, Chicago Bulls (injured; will not play)*G David Jones Garcia, San Antonio Spurs (injured; will not play)*G Jahmir Young, Miami Heat (injury replacement)
Enjoy the games, dearest readers!



