NBA All-Star Roster Projections: Who Will Make the Cut?

Kevin Pelton makes his picks for the 24 players headed to San Francisco's NBA All-Star Game next month, including a 6-player battle for the final East spot.

NBA All-Star Roster Projections

Kevin Pelton makes his picks for the 24 players headed to San Francisco's NBA All-Star Game next month.

East starters

  • Backcourt: Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers; LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
  • Frontcourt: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks; Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics; Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks

East reserves

  • Backcourt: Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks; Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
  • Frontcourt: Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics; Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers; Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Wild card: Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks; Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons

West starters

  • Backcourt: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder; Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
  • Frontcourt: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets; Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns; LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

West reserves

  • Backcourt: Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves; Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
  • Frontcourt: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs; Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers; Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
  • Wild card: Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets; Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder

Conclusion

Much has changed since we last checked in on potential rosters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco a little more than a month ago. Injuries have taken some stars who should be in action at the Chase Center out of the mix, and fan voting returns suggest that LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets has a strong chance to be voted as a starter. Let's get to my picks for all 24 spots, featuring superstar locks, a few first-timers and plenty of competition for the final wild cards.

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