{"id":576217,"date":"2026-02-02T01:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/576217\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T01:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:17:12","slug":"all-star-reserves-named-for-eastern-and-western-conference-biggest-snubs-josh-giddey-misses-out-lebron-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/576217\/","title":{"rendered":"All-Star reserves named for Eastern and Western Conference, biggest snubs, Josh Giddey misses out, LeBron James"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Josh Giddey missed out on selection as LeBron James\u2019 incredible streak continued, with the Los Angeles Lakers superstar named as one of the NBA All-Star Reserves on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Giddey\u2019s brilliant start to the season for the Chicago Bulls had him on the verge of a maiden All-Star selection, but a recurring hamstring injury saw the Australian missing valuable playing time and he subsequently missed selection.<\/p>\n<p>\ufeffWatch NBA with ESPN on Kayo Sports | Stream an average 9 LIVE Regular Season games per week plus the best of the NBA Playoffs.| New to Kayo? <a href=\"https:\/\/kayosports.com.au?pg=default&amp;extcamp=fsaeditoriallinkbasketball-edt-fsp-lnk-awr-grc-basketball-kyo&amp;channel=fsa&amp;campaign=fsacontra&amp;voucher=\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/poster-fallback.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old guard is averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game in 34 appearances so far this season, while shooting at 46.2 per cent from the field.<\/p>\n<p>Giddey returned from the hamstring injury last week only to report tightness in the area and he has been held out for Chicago\u2019s last three games as a precuationary measure.<\/p>\n<p>If selected, Giddey would have become just the second Australian to ever be an NBA All-Star after Ben Simmons received the honour three times from 2019 to 2021.<\/p>\n<p>There is still a chance Giddey could get named as an injury alternate with Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was picked as a starter last week, unavailable but the Australian himself needs to get healthy for that to happen.<\/p>\n<p>As for James, he missed out on a starting spot but for a 22nd-straight season was selected for the All-Star game but Lakers teammate Austin Reaves, who will miss Monday\u2019s game with a calf injury, missed out.<\/p>\n<p>There weren\u2019t too many major shocks when the reserves were named, with Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray finally earning a well-deserved All-Star berth after stepping up in the absence of injured teammates.<\/p>\n<p>Former Nuggets sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. was perhaps the biggest snub, enjoying a career-best season for the Brooklyn Nets averaging 25.6 points and shooting 39.8 per cent from deep.<\/p>\n<p>Clippers duo Kawhi Leonard and James Harden also missed out despite the team\u2019s recent strong run of form.<\/p>\n<p>Seven players from each conference were chosen as reserves with the selections made by NBA coaches regardless of player position.<\/p>\n<p>Ten starters, five from each conference, were announced for the 75th All-Star Game on January 19.<\/p>\n<p>Get all the latest basketball news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/newsletter-sign-up?utm_source=BasketballArticle&amp;utm_medium=TextLink&amp;utm_campaign=signup\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s game will debut the USA vs. the World format at the home of the LA Clippers, the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California.<\/p>\n<p>The process for assigning players to the squads will be determined next week.<\/p>\n<p>EASTERN CONFERENCE<\/p>\n<p>Starters<\/p>\n<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks<\/p>\n<p>Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks<\/p>\n<p>Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons<\/p>\n<p>Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers<\/p>\n<p>Reserves<\/p>\n<p>Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Johnson | Atlanta Hawks<\/p>\n<p>Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks<\/p>\n<p>Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers<\/p>\n<p>Norman Powell | Miami Heat<\/p>\n<p>Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Duren | Detroit Pistons<\/p>\n<p>WESTERN CONFERENCE<\/p>\n<p>Starters<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors<\/p>\n<p>Luka Don\u010di\u0107 | Los Angeles Lakers<\/p>\n<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107 | Denver Nuggets<\/p>\n<p>Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs<\/p>\n<p>Reserves<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves<\/p>\n<p>Jamal Murray | Denver Nuggets<\/p>\n<p>Chet Holmgren | 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