2026 NBA All-Star reserves announced: Alperen Sengun not included

Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a three-point basket in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, January 28, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets reacts after a three-point basket in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, January 28, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Turkish basketball star Alperen Sengun, who made his All-Star debut last year, was not selected for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Monday. Playing for the Houston Rockets, Sengun has averaged 21.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game so far this season.

While he will not participate under normal circumstances, he could still be added as a replacement if a selected player withdraws due to injury or other reasons.

Kevin Durant (left), Jayson Tatum (2nd left), Kyrie Irving (11) and Alperen Sengun are seen after the game between Team Shaq's OGs and Team Chuck's Global Stars during the 2025 NBA All-Star night at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, United States, February 16, 2025. (AA Photo)

NBA All-Star starters

Eastern Conference:

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)

Western Conference:

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)

Reserves

Eastern Conference Reserves:

Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)
Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons)
Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Norman Powell (Miami Heat)
Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers)
Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks)

Western Conference Reserves:

Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers)
Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets)
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder)
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)

LeBron James now holds a record with 22 consecutive All-Star appearances, reinforcing his legacy as one of the league’s all-time greats.

New format: Team USA vs. World

This year, the NBA introduced a new All-Star Game format, replacing the traditional East vs. West matchup.

The game will feature three teams: two Team USA squads and one World team.
Each team will have eight players and compete in 12-minute round-robin mini-games.
The top two teams will face each other in the final championship game.

February 02, 2026 05:17 PM GMT+03:00