The 2025 NBA All-Star Game, set for Feb. 16 and televised on TNT at 8 p.m. ET, will have a new format that features a tournament-style event consisting of four teams of eight players each.
LeBron James extended his record to 21 All-Star selections when the Los Angeles Lakers star was again named a starter. He will join the other Western Conference starters: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo led all players in fan voting for a second straight season but will miss the weekend after suffering a calf injury. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and New York Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were also named as Eastern Conference starters.
The West reserves include: Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis (who'll miss out due to a groin strain), Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, LA Clippers guard James Harden, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., Houston Rockets forward Alperen Sengun, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Thunder forward Jalen Williams.
The East's reserves include: Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, Bucks guard Damian Lillard, Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley and Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced on Feb. 10 that Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving would serve as injury replacements for Antetokounmpo and Davis, respectively.
The All-Star Weekend is scheduled for Feb. 14-16, with the main
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