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LOS ANGELES, CA \u2013 FEBRUARY 13: VJ Edgecombe leads Team Vince to victory in the Castrol NBA Rising Stars as part of NBA All-Star Weekend. (Mike Lawrence\/NBAE)<\/p>\n
Castrol Rising Stars features three teams of top NBA rookies and sophomores competing against a G League squad in a mini-tournament Friday, Feb. 13 (9 ET, Peacock) at the LA Clippers\u2019 Intuit Dome as part of NBA All-Star 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow along for live updates with the NBA.com live blog.<\/p>\n What we know about Castrol Rising Stars<\/p>\n 11:21 p.m. \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Calling his shot \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n While accepting his trophy for the Castrol Rising Stars MVP, VJ Edgecombe revealed that he told coach Vince Carter to pick him and that they would win. It was only fitting that Edgecombe sank the game-winning free throws. Hear the Philadelphia rookie\u2019s full comments below after making good on that promise.<\/p>\n VJ EDGECOMBE: THE 2026 @CastrolUSA<\/a> RISING STARS MVP \ud83c\udfc6\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Congrats, @vj_edgecombe<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/Dq5R4FfBo0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:15 p.m. \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n HBCU Classic starts now \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n Hampton University takes on North Carolina A&T as NBA All-Star Weekend action continues. Watch on Peacock as this historic rivalry and Coastal Athletic Association matchup unfolds.<\/p>\n The Pirates hope to carry momentum over from a 77-74 win over William & Mary in Hampton\u2019s last contest, while the Aggies of North Carolina A&T are hoping to end a four-game losing streak.<\/p>\n 11:00 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s final scores:<\/p>\n 10:51 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n VJ seals win at free throw line<\/p>\n Team Vince takes down Team Melo, 25-24, after VJ Edgecombe (6 pts, 2 reb, 1 stl) ices the victory at the charity stripe. He scores the final 4 points to give his squad the hard fought win in a back and forth contest to kickstart 2026 All-Star Weekend.<\/p>\n VJ EDGECOMBE: CLUTCH AT THE CHARITY STRIPE!<\/p>\n Team Vince defeats Team Melo to win 2026 @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars \ud83c\udfc6 pic.twitter.com\/EyER9hCeE8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dylan Harper finishes with a game-high 8 points with 2 3PM, along with 5 boards and one assist.<\/p>\n 10:45 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Finals in clutch time<\/p>\n Team Vince leads Team Melo 23-22 after VJ Edgecombe\u2019s offensive rebound and finish! Timeout to Melo.<\/p>\n with the put-back! \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/mZy2NkUzZO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:39 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Buzelis gets crafty<\/p>\n Chicago\u2019s Matas Buzelis has 4 points on 2-for-3 shooting to give Team Vince a 15-11 edge. Vinsanity\u2019s squad is just 10 points away from winning the tournament.<\/p>\n MATAS WITH THE FOOTWORK \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/EVCBiylg8z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Donovan Clingan (6 pts) and Dylan Harper (5 pts, 3 reb) pace Team Melo.<\/p>\n 10:36 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Championship is underway!<\/p>\n The Rising Stars Championship game is tied at 10 between Team Vince and Team Melo.<\/p>\n Matas with the right hand hammer \ud83d\udd28 pic.twitter.com\/eSgO4oMgVb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dylan for threeeee! \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Peacock pic.twitter.com\/hVxzbrpDJC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:33 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n VJ\u2019s full heroics on display<\/p>\n In case you missed the finish to Semifinal Game 2.<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe was in TAKEOVER MODE!<\/p>\n He drops 17 to guide Team Vince to the @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars Championship!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/6fGN101MMO<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/yZ6mA8Y4ru<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eymFhgOdve<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:18 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n VJ wins it for Team Vince!<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe drains a step back jumper to win it for Team Vince, 41-36, over Team T-Mac. VJ drops the last 10 points for his squad to finish with a game-high 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting.<\/p>\n VJ EDGECOMBE WINS IT FOR TEAM VINCE!<\/p>\n THEY WILL FACE TEAM MELO IN THE CASTROL RISING STARS CHAMPIONSHIP \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/oPs2siCNSb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n They\u2019ll face Team Melo in the Rising Stars Championship, coming up at 10:35 ET on Peacock<\/a>!<\/p>\n 10:14 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Game 2 is GOOD<\/p>\n Team Vince catches fire to take a 37-29 lead after a 10-0 scoring run!<\/p>\n Jaylen Wells sends Matas upstairs \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/SjB1D07XmI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:10 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Family ties on the sidelines<\/p>\n It\u2019s all love between Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.<\/p>\n Vince and T-Mac acting how you think cousins would act coaching against each other. \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/eIX5PBMoIb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:06 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Semifinal Game 2 is tight<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe has 7 points and 3 rebounds to lead Team Vince, but his squad trails Team T-Mac 24-22. First team to 40 wins and advances to the Rising Stars Championship versus Team Melo.<\/p>\n CB DUNK INCOMING \ud83d\udcaa preview for tomorrow? \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Peacock pic.twitter.com\/FLjr0vlle2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Miami\u2019s Kel\u2019el Ware is a two-way force, racking up 7 points and one block to fuel Team T-Mac.<\/p>\n \ud83d\uded1\ud83d\uded1\ud83d\uded1 pic.twitter.com\/LcqsOMUROG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:55 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Team Vince-Team T-Mac underway<\/p>\n Cam Spencer connects on a triple for his 3 points, while Tre Johnson and Kel\u2019el Ware each have 5 points apiece to give Team T-Mac a 15-7 edge over Team Vince.<\/p>\n Tre takin’ it to the hoop \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/5tZbsU0tK1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Too Much Space \ud83d\udd2d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude80 pic.twitter.com\/TFII5pyegz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Matas Buzelis leads Team Vince with 3 points.<\/p>\n Matas knocks down his first bucket in the Rising Stars game! pic.twitter.com\/8KL8SVi55O<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9:41 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Harper wins it for Team Melo<\/p>\n Dylan Harper attacks his older brother Ron Harper, Jr. for the game-winner for Team Melo, with their father, Ron Harper, sitting front row and getting to see his sons on the biggest NBA stage of their careers. What a moment for the Harpers.<\/p>\n DYLAN HARPER GAME-WINNER!<\/p>\n TEAM MELO DEFEATS TEAM AUSTIN \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/Sz1eCHeueB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n DYLAN HARPER: ICE IN HIS VEINS \ud83e\udd76<\/p>\n TEAM MELO IS MOVING ON! https:\/\/t.co\/6MFQqoaUyr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/08bGyXxHoK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n They got in a little brotherly banter before tip-off, too.<\/p>\n DYLAN HARPER \ud83c\udd9a RON HARPER JR. <\/p>\n It’s a brother showdown for @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars!<\/p>\n Tap to watch on Peacock: https:\/\/t.co\/9nbnxsmNKG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/enQfFspV5Q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:32 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Vince\u2019s Rising Stars<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcab TEAM VINCE’S ROSTER \ud83d\udcab@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars is LIVE on Peacock!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/E7mDym734P<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Zv9gpKTUAj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:32 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Austin\u2019s Rising Stars<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcab TEAM AUSTIN’S ROSTER \ud83d\udcab@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars is LIVE on Peacock!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/E7mDym734P<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/46HWBn0tPV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:31 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n T-Mac\u2019s Rising Stars<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcab TEAM T-MAC’S ROSTER \ud83d\udcab@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars is LIVE on Peacock!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/E7mDym734P<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WUa548rl1S<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:30 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Melo\u2019s Rising Stars<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcab TEAM MELO’S ROSTER \ud83d\udcab@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars is LIVE on Peacock!<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/E7mDym734P<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0Udfgy6vr7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:33 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Rising Stars take center stage<\/p>\n The promising rookies and sophomores make their arrivals for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars.<\/p>\n Ace Bailey of Team Melo arrives to compete in the Rising Stars Game.<\/p>\n Spurs stars Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle are ready to play in the Rising Stars Game.<\/p>\n Charlotte\u2019s Kon Knueppel arrives ahead of the Rising Stars Game.<\/p>\n 4:56 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Jeremiah Fears speaks on being a rookie<\/p>\n The Pelicans guard has shown heart in his rookie season. He\u2019s fifth among rookies in scoring at 13.2 ppg.<\/p>\n “The more you embrace it, the easier it’ll become for you.”<\/p>\n Jeremiah Fears on the challenges that come with being a rookie in the NBA \ud83c\udfc0@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars: 9pm\/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com\/0vbtoUhUPH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 3:32 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Kon speaks on his jumper<\/p>\n Knueppel, second in the NBA in made 3-pointers, will have his shot ready for Saturday\u2019s 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest.<\/p>\n “I take pride in my shot\u2026 it’s something I put a lot of time into.”<\/p>\n Rising Star, Kon Knueppel, on the praise he’s received from his ability to shoot the three at a high clip \ud83d\udd25@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars: 9pm\/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com\/K45nn7UTAH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2:49 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Carmelo gives Rising Stars props<\/p>\n 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Anthony with a powerful message for the youngsters ahead of tonight\u2019s games.<\/p>\n “Those are the new faces of our league.”\ud83c\udf1f@carmeloanthony<\/a> discusses what it means to coach in the @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars Game and his message to the young stars. pic.twitter.com\/keL0VSQiCU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2:30 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Who wins this 1v1?<\/p>\n Portland\u2019s Donovan Clingan versus comedian Kevin Hart? Let\u2019s make it happen.<\/p>\n Q: “What’s the score to 11?”<\/p>\n A: “11-0\u2026 I got the size advantage.”<\/p>\n Donovan Clingan on a hypothetical game between him, and one of his favorite people, Kevin Hart \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/hByUUKLrLz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2:19 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Kon ready for busy weekend in LA<\/p>\n Charlotte\u2019s sharpshooting rookie Kon Knueppel currently ranks second<\/a> on our Kia Rookie Ladder.<\/p>\n He\u2019s the only rookie participating in the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest<\/a> and will try to become the first rook to ever win the event.<\/p>\n \u201cThe NBA style really fits my game personally.\u201d <\/p>\n Kon Knueppel joins The Association crew @Mike_Yam<\/a>,@RudyGay<\/a>, and @TThompson<\/a> to talk about his rookie season and NBA All-Star weekend experience. <\/p>\n Watch more exclusive interviews now on NBA TV and the NBA App: \u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2:03 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Bryant to replace Coward tonight<\/p>\n San Antonio will now have three representatives suit up for tonight\u2019s Castrol Rising Stars game! Carter Bryant joins Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper for the festivities.<\/p>\n Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant will replace injured Grizzlies rookie guard Cedric Coward on Team Vince in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars, which tips off tonight at 9 PM ET on Peacock.<\/p>\n Coward is out with right knee soreness. pic.twitter.com\/and2h2NJ8P<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 1:21 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Enjoying the moment with VJ<\/p>\n The Sixers\u2019 rookie guard is No. 3 on the latest Kia Rookie Ladder<\/a>.<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe, a @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Star, is all smiles \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n Watch the next generation of young stars in action TONIGHT at 9:00pm\/et on Peacock! pic.twitter.com\/r1THyENbxC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe is confident in his team ahead of tonight’s @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars Game!\ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n The young star sat down with @Mike_Yam<\/a>, @RudyGay<\/a>, and @TThompson<\/a> on The Association to discuss his first NBA All-Star Weekend. pic.twitter.com\/kYHCr0HbGg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:39 a.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n Ron Harper Jr. in the place to be<\/p>\n The Celtics guard will compete in the Castrol Rising Stars tournament along with his brother, Dylan, of the San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n .@MaineCeltics<\/a> Ron Harper Jr. is ready to compete at #NBAAllStar<\/a>! \u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n Catch the @celtics<\/a> Two-Way tonight in @castrolusa<\/a> Rising Stars at 9:00 pm\/et on Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/F9gUIehfiI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:27 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n A classic Rising Stars moment<\/p>\n Always a good time to watch Kyrie show off the handles.<\/p>\n Kyrie Irving put on a show with this iconic handle sequence in 2013 \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Get a glimpse of the future at @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/Cu9a4tSzNK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SJrlga4IIx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:59 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 12<\/p>\n Matas Buzelis is a natural<\/p>\n \u201cYou know I was in GQ? I\u2019m a model.”<\/p>\n \u2013 @BuzelisMatas<\/a> <\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars: Feb. 13, 9pm\/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com\/v2OCFEk8Bf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2:57 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 12<\/p>\n Miami\u2019s Jahmir Young to replace Mac McClung in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars<\/p>\n The Miami guard replaces McClung, who is unable to participate because of a calf injury. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n 6:29 p.m ET \/ Feb. 10<\/p>\n Hawks\u2019 Zaccharie Risacher replaces Thunder\u2019s Ajay Mitchell in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2261021955-392x588.jpg\")
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