Feb. 13, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET
San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant has been selected as an injury replacement player for the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend on Friday, the league announced.
Bryant will take the place of Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward, who was ruled out of participating due to right knee soreness. He is among the 10 rookies set to suit up in the annual showcase, which includes teammates Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper.
The 14th overall pick will compete on Team Vince in Inglewood, California. Coached by Hall of Famer Vince Carter, Bryant will play alongside Matas Buzelis, Egor Dëmin, VJ Edgecombe, Kyshawn George, Derik Queen and Jaylen Wells.
Bryant is averaging 3.4 rebounds and two rebounds while shooting 32.1% from 3-point range in 43 appearances with the Spurs. He recorded a season-high 16 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal on Tuesday in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 20-year-old Bryant even logged an appearance in the G League last month, recording 15 points, five rebounds and two blocked shots on Jan. 9 in a win over the South Bay Lakers. He went 6-of-13 from the field in 29 minutes of action.
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Bryant will also compete in the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, along with Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson and Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson. Castle was the unanimous MVP of the Rising Stars Game last year.