2026 NBA Rising Stars Rosters Unveiled: Featuring Top Prospects

The NBA's annual Rising Stars game showcases the league's future stars, with this year's rosters led by legendary coaches.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The NBA has announced the rosters for the 2026 Rising Stars game, which will feature some of the league's top young prospects. The four teams will be coached by Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and former player Austin Rivers. The rosters include several players who are already earning playing time for NBA contenders, as well as highly touted rookies and G League standouts.

Why it matters

The Rising Stars game provides a glimpse into the future of the NBA, allowing fans to see the league's next generation of stars in action. Many of the players participating will go on to become All-Stars and even Hall of Famers, making this an exciting event for basketball enthusiasts.

The details

The four teams were selected through a draft, with each squad featuring a mix of talented young players. Team Melo, coached by Carmelo Anthony, is headlined by Stephon Castle and Cooper Flagg, while Team T-Mac, led by Tracy McGrady, includes sharpshooters Kon Knueppel and Zaccharie Risacher. Vince Carter's Team Vince features a diverse roster, and Austin Rivers' Team Austin is composed primarily of top G League prospects.

  • The 2026 NBA Rising Stars game will take place on February 13, 2026 during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
  • The rosters for the game were announced on February 13, 2026.

The players

Carmelo Anthony

A ten-time NBA All-Star who will serve as the honorary coach for Team Melo.

Tracy McGrady

A seven-time NBA All-Star who will serve as the honorary coach for Team T-Mac.

Vince Carter

An eight-time NBA All-Star who will serve as the honorary coach for Team Vince.

Austin Rivers

A retired 11-year NBA veteran who will serve as the honorary coach for Team Austin.

Cooper Flagg

The first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, who was set to participate but will miss the game due to a left mid-foot sprain.

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What they’re saying

“I tried to put a team together that could do a little bit of everything.”

— Vince Carter, Honorary Coach, Team Vince (Twitter)

What’s next

The four teams will face off in two semifinals, with the two winners playing for the championship.

The takeaway

The 2026 NBA Rising Stars game will showcase the league's future stars, providing fans a glimpse of the players who could become the next generation of NBA superstars.