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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\u2019 Intuit Dome as part of NBA All-Star 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow along for live updates with the NBA.com live blog.<\/p>\n

What we know about Castrol Rising Stars<\/p>\n

4:56 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Fears speaks on being a rookie<\/p>\n

The Pelicans guard has shown heart in his rookie season. He\u2019s fifth among rookies in scoring at 13.2 ppg.<\/p>\n

“The more you embrace it, the easier it’ll become for you.”<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Fears on the challenges that come with being a rookie in the NBA \ud83c\udfc0@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars: 9pm\/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com\/0vbtoUhUPH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

3:32 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Kon speaks on his jumper<\/p>\n

Knueppel, second in the NBA in made 3-pointers, will have his shot ready for Saturday\u2019s 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest.<\/p>\n

“I take pride in my shot\u2026 it’s something I put a lot of time into.”<\/p>\n

Rising Star, Kon Knueppel, on the praise he’s received from his ability to shoot the three at a high clip \ud83d\udd25@CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars: 9pm\/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com\/K45nn7UTAH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2:49 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Carmelo gives Rising Stars props<\/p>\n

2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Carmelo Anthony with a powerful message for the youngsters ahead of tonight\u2019s games.<\/p>\n

“Those are the new faces of our league.”\ud83c\udf1f@carmeloanthony<\/a> discusses what it means to coach in the @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars Game and his message to the young stars. pic.twitter.com\/keL0VSQiCU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2:30 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Who wins this 1v1?<\/p>\n

Portland\u2019s Donovan Clingan versus comedian Kevin Hart? Let\u2019s make it happen.<\/p>\n

Q: “What’s the score to 11?”<\/p>\n

A: “11-0\u2026 I got the size advantage.”<\/p>\n

Donovan Clingan on a hypothetical game between him, and one of his favorite people, Kevin Hart \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/hByUUKLrLz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2:19 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Kon ready for busy weekend in LA<\/p>\n

Charlotte\u2019s sharpshooting rookie Kon Knueppel currently ranks second<\/a> on our Kia Rookie Ladder.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s the only rookie participating in the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest<\/a> and will try to become the first rook to ever win the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NBA style really fits my game personally.\u201d <\/p>\n

Kon Knueppel joins The Association crew @Mike_Yam<\/a>,@RudyGay<\/a>, and @TThompson<\/a> to talk about his rookie season and NBA All-Star weekend experience. <\/p>\n

Watch more exclusive interviews now on NBA TV and the NBA App:
\ud83d\udcfa\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hNirc4uqux<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2:03 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Bryant to replace Coward tonight<\/p>\n

San Antonio will now have three representatives suit up for tonight\u2019s Castrol Rising Stars game! Carter Bryant joins Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper for the festivities.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Coward is out with right knee soreness. pic.twitter.com\/and2h2NJ8P<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

1:21 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Enjoying the moment with VJ<\/p>\n

The Sixers\u2019 rookie guard is No. 3 on the latest Kia Rookie Ladder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

VJ Edgecombe, a @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Star, is all smiles \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n

Watch the next generation of young stars in action TONIGHT at 9:00pm\/et on Peacock! pic.twitter.com\/r1THyENbxC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

VJ Edgecombe is confident in his team ahead of tonight’s @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars Game!\ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n

The young star sat down with @Mike_Yam<\/a>, @RudyGay<\/a>, and @TThompson<\/a> on The Association to discuss his first NBA All-Star Weekend. pic.twitter.com\/kYHCr0HbGg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

11:39 a.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

Ron Harper Jr. in the place to be<\/p>\n

The Celtics guard will compete in the Castrol Rising Stars tournament along with his brother, Dylan, of the San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n

.@MaineCeltics<\/a> Ron Harper Jr. is ready to compete at #NBAAllStar<\/a>! \u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n

Catch the @celtics<\/a> Two-Way tonight in @castrolusa<\/a> Rising Stars at 9:00 pm\/et on Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/F9gUIehfiI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

9:27 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 13<\/p>\n

A classic Rising Stars moment<\/p>\n

Always a good time to watch Kyrie show off the handles.<\/p>\n

Kyrie Irving put on a show with this iconic handle sequence in 2013 \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

Get a glimpse of the future at @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/Cu9a4tSzNK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SJrlga4IIx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

8:59 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 12<\/p>\n

Matas Buzelis is a natural<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know I was in GQ? I\u2019m a model.”<\/p>\n

\u2013 @BuzelisMatas<\/a> <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f @CastrolUSA<\/a> Rising Stars: Feb. 13, 9pm\/et, Peacock pic.twitter.com\/v2OCFEk8Bf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

2:57 p.m. ET \/\/ Feb. 12<\/p>\n

Miami\u2019s Jahmir Young to replace Mac McClung in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars<\/p>\n

The Miami guard replaces McClung, who is unable to participate because of a calf injury. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Jahmir<\/p>\n

6:29 p.m ET \/ Feb. 10<\/p>\n

Hawks\u2019 Zaccharie Risacher replaces Thunder\u2019s Ajay Mitchell in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars<\/p>\n

The 2024 No. 1 overall pick replaces injured OKC guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Zach<\/p>\n

8:33 p.m. ET \/ Feb. 7<\/p>\n

Chicago\u2019s McClung to replace San Antonio\u2019s Jones Garcia in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Mac<\/p>\n

10:49 p.m ET \/ Feb. 3<\/p>\n

Castrol Rising Stars format<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n