NBA Rising Stars Teams Revealed for All-Star Weekend

Odds and predictions for the Rising Stars tournament on Friday night

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend kicks off on Friday night with the Rising Stars competition, featuring top young talent from around the league. The rosters for the four teams have been announced, with Team Melo led by NBA legend Carmelo Anthony as the betting favorites to win the tournament.

Why it matters

The Rising Stars game is a showcase for the NBA's up-and-coming stars, giving fans a preview of the league's future talent. The competition is always an entertaining part of All-Star weekend, with players looking to make a name for themselves on the national stage.

The details

Team Melo is headlined by Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs and features a talented roster including Reed Sheppard, Dylan Harper, and Donovan Clingan. They are favored at -4.5 over Team Austin. In the other matchup, Team T-Mac is a 2.5-point favorite against Team Vince. On the moneyline, Team T-Mac has the best odds at +180 to win the tournament.

  • The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend kicks off on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Carmelo Anthony

NBA Hall of Famer who is coaching Team Melo in the Rising Stars competition.

Stephon Castle

Rising star for the San Antonio Spurs, expected to lead Team Melo to victory.

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What they’re saying

“Even without rookie phenom Cooper Flagg, who's out with an injury, this roster looks like the best. San Antonio's future All-Star Stephon Castle will be the difference.”

— Ty Bronicel, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The Rising Stars tournament will take place on Friday night as part of the NBA All-Star weekend festivities. Fans will be eager to see the young talent on display and see which team emerges victorious.

The takeaway

The Rising Stars competition is always a highlight of NBA All-Star weekend, giving fans a glimpse of the league's future stars. This year's tournament features an exciting group of up-and-coming players, with Team Melo led by Carmelo Anthony looking like the team to beat.