NBA All-Star Game 2022: latest news, players and updates for the All-Star Game

It’s almost time for the NBA Midseason Classic. The 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend is scheduled for February 18-20 in Cleveland, and we already know the starters, captains and reserves.

Lebron James (Los Angeles Lakers) and Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) will again captain the two teams in this year’s All-Star Game scheduled for February 20. Both players earned the honors by finishing with the most fan votes in their respective conferences.

Chris-Paul Y Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns’ starting backcourt, top the list of 14 reserves. James and Durant will then pick their respective teams, a format the league first instituted in 2018, Thursday on TNT.

Durant, however, is recovering from a sprained ACL in his left knee, and will not play, as will Golden State Warriors power forward, Draymond Green (back). They were replaced by the point guard of the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Balland the base of the San Antonio Spurs, Dejounte Murraywho will make their All-Star debut.

Keep an eye on this page as we count down the days until the league’s top talents show off their skills in Cleveland.

–WATCH the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on ESPN Deportes

All-Star rosters

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

Coach: erik spoelstra and coaching staff, Miami Heat

Headlines

• DeMar DeRozanG, Chicago Bulls

• Bring YoungG, Atlanta Hawks

• Joel EmbidC, Philadelphia 76ers

• Kevin DurantF, Brooklyn Nets (injured; Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics will start)

• Giannis AntetokounmpoF, Milwaukee Bucks

Bookings

• Jimmy ButlerMiami Heat

• darius garlandCleveland Cavaliers

• james hardenBrooklyn Nets

• Zach LaVineChicago Bulls

• Chris MiddletonMilwaukee Bucks

• LaMelo BallCharlotte Hornets

• Fred VanVleetToronto Raptors

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

Coach: Monty-Williams and coaching staff, Phoenix Suns

Headlines

• Stephen CurryG, Golden State Warriors

• Ja MorantG, Memphis Grizzlies

• Lebron JamesF, Los Angeles Lakers

• Nikola JockicC, Denver Nuggets

• Andrew WigginsF, Golden State Warriors

Bookings

• Devin BookerPhoenix Suns

• Luka DoncićDallas Mavericks

• Rudy GobertUtah Jazz

• Draymond GreenGolden State Warriors (injured; replaced by Dejounte Murray of the San Antonio Spurs)

• Donovan MitchellUtah Jazz

• Chris-PaulPhoenix Suns

• Karl-Anthony TownsMinnesota Timberwolves

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Rising Stars Challenge rosters

The Rising Stars Challenge will feature players from the G League Ignite for the first time. Four top prospects playing for Ignite join 12 players from the 2020 and 2021 NBA draft classes to make up the 28 players who will participate in the Future Stars showcase as part of All-Star Weekend. All four teams will be coached by Hall of Famers Rick Barry, Gary PaytonIsiah Thomas and James Worthy.

rookies

• Scotty BarnesToronto Raptors

• Cade CunninghamDetroit Pistons

• Ayo DosunmuChicago Bulls

• Chris DuarteIndiana Pacers

• Josh GiddyOklahoma City Thunder

• Jalen GreenHouston Rockets

• Herbert JonesNew Orleans Pelicans

• Davion MitchellSacramento Kings

• Evan MobleyCleveland Cavaliers

• Alperen SengunHouston Rockets

• Jalen SuggsOrlando Magic

• Franz WagnerOrlando Magic

sophomores

• Precious AchiuwaToronto Raptors

• Cole AnthonyOrlando Magic

• LaMelo BallCharlotte Hornets

• Desmond BaneMemphis Grizzlies

• Saddiq BeyDetroit Pistons

• Anthony EdwardsMinnesota Timberwolves

• Tyrese HaliburtonSacramento Kings

• Tyrese Maxey,Philadelphia 76ers

• Jaden McDanielsMinnesota Timberwolves

• isaac okoroCleveland Cavaliers

• Isaiah StewartDetroit Pistons

• Jae Sean TateHouston Rockets

G League Ignite

• MarJon Beauchamp

• Dyson Daniels

•Jaden Hardy

• Scott Henderson

How do I watch the All-Star Weekend events?

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NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

• When: 7 pm ET, Friday, February 18
• TV: ESPN, ESPN Sports
• Live streaming: ESPN App

NBA Rising Stars Challenge

• When: 9 pm ET, Friday, February 18
• TV: TNT

NBA All-Star Saturday Night

• When: 8 pm ET, Saturday, February 19
• TV: TNT

NBA All-Star G League Next Gem Game

• When: 2 pm ET, Sunday, February 20
• TV: NBA TV

NBA All-Star Game

• When: 8 pm ET, Sunday, February 20
• TV: TNT