Castrol Rising Stars will feature 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’ Intuit Dome as part of NBA All-Star 2026.
Follow along for live updates with the NBA.com live blog.
What we know about Castrol Rising Stars
4:56 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
Jeremiah Fears speaks on being a rookie
The Pelicans guard has shown heart in his rookie season. He’s fifth among rookies in scoring at 13.2 ppg.
“The more you embrace it, the easier it’ll become for you.”
Jeremiah Fears on the challenges that come with being a rookie in the NBA 🏀@CastrolUSA Rising Stars: 9pm/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com/0vbtoUhUPH
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026
3:32 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
Kon speaks on his jumper
Knueppel, second in the NBA in made 3-pointers, will have his shot ready for Saturday’s 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest.
“I take pride in my shot… it’s something I put a lot of time into.”
Rising Star, Kon Knueppel, on the praise he’s received from his ability to shoot the three at a high clip 🔥@CastrolUSA Rising Stars: 9pm/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com/K45nn7UTAH
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026
2:49 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
Carmelo gives Rising Stars props
2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Anthony with a powerful message for the youngsters ahead of tonight’s games.
“Those are the new faces of our league.”🌟@carmeloanthony discusses what it means to coach in the @CastrolUSA Rising Stars Game and his message to the young stars. pic.twitter.com/keL0VSQiCU
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026
2:30 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
Who wins this 1v1?
Portland’s Donovan Clingan versus comedian Kevin Hart? Let’s make it happen.
Q: “What’s the score to 11?”
A: “11-0… I got the size advantage.”
Donovan Clingan on a hypothetical game between him, and one of his favorite people, Kevin Hart 😂 pic.twitter.com/hByUUKLrLz
— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2026
2:19 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
Kon ready for busy weekend in LA
Charlotte’s sharpshooting rookie Kon Knueppel currently ranks second on our Kia Rookie Ladder.
He’s the only rookie participating in the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest and will try to become the first rook to ever win the event.
“The NBA style really fits my game personally.”
Kon Knueppel joins The Association crew @Mike_Yam,@RudyGay, and @TThompson to talk about his rookie season and NBA All-Star weekend experience.
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— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026
2:03 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
Bryant to replace Coward tonight
San Antonio will now have three representatives suit up for tonight’s Castrol Rising Stars game! Carter Bryant joins Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper for the festivities.
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.
Coward is out with right knee soreness. pic.twitter.com/and2h2NJ8P
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 13, 2026
1:21 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
Enjoying the moment with VJ
The Sixers’ rookie guard is No. 3 on the latest Kia Rookie Ladder.
VJ Edgecombe, a @CastrolUSA Rising Star, is all smiles 😀
Watch the next generation of young stars in action TONIGHT at 9:00pm/et on Peacock! pic.twitter.com/r1THyENbxC
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026
VJ Edgecombe is confident in his team ahead of tonight’s @CastrolUSA Rising Stars Game!🌟
The young star sat down with @Mike_Yam, @RudyGay, and @TThompson on The Association to discuss his first NBA All-Star Weekend. pic.twitter.com/kYHCr0HbGg
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026
11:39 a.m. ET // Feb. 13
Ron Harper Jr. in the place to be
The Celtics guard will compete in the Castrol Rising Stars tournament along with his brother, Dylan, of the San Antonio Spurs.
.@MaineCeltics Ron Harper Jr. is ready to compete at #NBAAllStar! ⭐️
Catch the @celtics Two-Way tonight in @castrolusa Rising Stars at 9:00 pm/et on Peacock. pic.twitter.com/F9gUIehfiI
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 13, 2026
9:27 p.m. ET // Feb. 13
A classic Rising Stars moment
Always a good time to watch Kyrie show off the handles.
Kyrie Irving put on a show with this iconic handle sequence in 2013 🔥
Get a glimpse of the future at @CastrolUSA Rising Stars!
🎟️ https://t.co/Cu9a4tSzNK pic.twitter.com/SJrlga4IIx
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 12, 2026
8:59 p.m. ET // Feb. 12
Matas Buzelis is a natural
“You know I was in GQ? I’m a model.”
🌟 @CastrolUSA Rising Stars: Feb. 13, 9pm/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com/v2OCFEk8Bf
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026
2:57 p.m. ET // Feb. 12
Miami’s Jahmir Young to replace Mac McClung in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars
The Miami guard replaces McClung, who is unable to participate because of a calf injury. Read more
6:29 p.m ET / Feb. 10
Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher replaces Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars
The 2024 No. 1 overall pick replaces injured OKC guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac. Read more
8:33 p.m. ET / Feb. 7
Chicago’s McClung to replace San Antonio’s Jones Garcia in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars
Chicago Bulls guard Mac McClung will replace injured San Antonio Spurs guard David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars. Jones Garcia is unable to participate because of a right ankle injury.
10:49 p.m ET / Feb. 3
Castrol Rising Stars format
In the Castrol Rising Stars mini-tournament, Team A will face Team B in the first semifinal (Game 1), and Team C will play Team D in the second semifinal (Game 2). The winner of Game 1 will meet the winner of Game 2 in the championship (Game 3).
For each semifinal game, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 40 points. For the championship game, the winner will be the first team to reach or surpass 25 points.