NBA All-Star injury replacements: Updated list of starters, reserves ahead of 2023 All-Star Game
Unfortunately for the many NBA fans looking forward to All-Star Weekend, some notable names will not be available to attend this year’s celebrations.
Stephen Curry (leg), Kevin Durant (knee) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) were disqualified from the 2023 All-Star Game. Her injuries opened the door for some candidates who initially missed the cut and pushed some reserves into the starting pool.
Which players received a late invite to Salt Lake City?
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2023 All-Star Injury Substitute
The NBA announced on February 10 that Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and Raptors forward Pascal Siakam would be the injured substitutes for Curry, Durant and Williamson.
Also, 76ers center Joel Embiid, Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen and Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will now be starters instead of reserves.
Who Elects All-Star Injury Substitutes?
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Selects Substitutes for the All-Star Game.
A combination of fan, player, and media voting determines starters for the All-Star Game, and NBA head coaches select reserves.
2023 All-Stars: Updated Entrant List, Reserves
All-Star Captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will select their teams from the eligible pool of players (first-round runners, second-round reserves).
You are not required to draft based on conference affiliation or position.
start pool
| player | team |
|---|---|
| Luke Doncic | outsider |
| Joel Embid | 76er |
| Kyrie Irving | outsider |
| Nikola Jokić | nuggets |
| Lauri Markkanen | jazz |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers |
| Yes Morant | grizzlies |
| Jayson Tatum | Celts |
Reserve pool
| player | team |
|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | heat |
| Jaylen Brown | Celts |
| DeMar DeRozan | cops |
| Anthony Edwards* | wood wolves |
| De’Aaron Fox* | kings |
| PaulGeorge | clippers |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | thunder |
| Tyrese Haliburton | pacemaker |
| Jrue holiday | dollar |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | grizzlies |
| Damien Lillard | Trailblazer |
| Julius Randle | curtsy |
| Domantas Sabonis | kings |
| Pascal Siakam* | birds of prey |
* Injury substitutes for Curry, Durant and Williamson
2023 NBA All-Star Schedule
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Friday February 17th
- Celebrity Game (7pm ET)
- Ascender Challenge (9:00 PM ET)
Saturday February 18th
- HBCU Classic (4pm ET)
- Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest (8pm ET)
Sunday February 19th
- 2023 NBA All-Star Game (8:00 p.m. ET)