The 2026 NBA All-Star reserve roster has been officially announced. While LeBron James continues to break the league record with his 22nd selection, the biggest highlight of this year's All-Star Game is undoubtedly the six first-time selections.

1. Deni Avdija

• Team: Portland Trail Blazers

• Playing position: Forward

He is averaging 25.5 points (8.6 more than last season) and 6.7 assists (2.8 more than last season) per game this season, both career highs.

One of only three players in the league to average at least 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists per game.

2. Jalen Duren

• Team: Detroit Pistons

• Playing position: Center forward

He averaged 18.0 points (a career high) and 10.7 rebounds (6th in the league) per game.

He averages 3.8 offensive rebounds per game, ranking 3rd in the league, and possesses exceptional second-chance scoring ability. He is a core pillar of the Pistons' second-best defensive system in the league.

3. Chet Holmgren

Team: Oklahoma City Thunder

• Playing position: Center/Power Forward

• He averaged 2.1 blocks per game (3rd in the league), ranked 2nd in rim protection efficiency, and led the Thunder to achieve the best defensive efficiency in the league.

While dominating on the defensive end, he also increased his scoring average to 17.7 points per game, making him the Thunder's second-leading scorer.

4. Jalen Johnson

• Team: Atlanta Hawks

• Playing position: Forward

He averages 23.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game. He has recorded 8 triple-doubles this season, second only to Nikola Jokic in the entire league.

5. Jamal Murray

Team: Denver Nuggets

• Playing position: Defender

He was finally selected in his ninth season, shedding the title of "the strongest non-All-Star player".

He averaged 25.5 points and 7.5 assists per game (7th in the league).

6. Norman Powell

• Team: Miami Heat

• Playing position: Defender/Forward

At 32 years old, he was selected for the All-Star team for the first time after 11 years in the league.

In his first season with the Heat, he became the team's leading scorer (23.0 points per game), leading the Heat to the second-most potent offensive firepower in the league.

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