The NBA has selected two replacements to join the Eastern Conference All-Stars in 2024.
On Feb. 6, NBA commissioner Adam Silver named Hawks guard Trae Young and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes as injury replacements for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
Young and Barnes have been tabbed to replace 76ers center Joel Embiid and Knicks forward Julius Randle. Eastern Conference head coach Doc Rivers will select a reserve to replace Embiid in the starting lineup.
This is the third All-Star selection for Young, who is averaging 27.3 points and a career-high 10.9 assists per game for Atlanta this year. Young returns to the All-Star stage after missing out on a selection in 2023.
Barnes, 22, is set to make his All-Star debut in 2024. The 2022 Rookie of the Year has made a significant leap in his third season, posting averages of 20.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists for a Raptors team that has had its fair share of struggles this season.
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Why will Joel Embiid miss the All-Star Game?
Embiid suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee on Jan. 30. One week later, Embiid underwent a procedure on his left knee, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
With Embiid set to be re-evaluated in four weeks from Feb. 6, he will not be able to suit up in the All-Star Game, which takes place on Sunday, Feb. 18.
Why will Julius Randle miss the All-Star Game?
Randle dislocated his right shoulder on Jan. 27. On Feb. 1, the Knicks announced that Randle will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks, meaning he would be unable to get cleared in time to participate in the All-Star Game on Feb. 18.
NBA All-Star rosters 2024: Updated list of starters, reserves
East | West |
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Tyrese Haliburton | Luka Doncic |
Damian Lillard | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | LeBron James |
Jayson Tatum | Kevin Durant |
Bam Adebayo | Nikola Jokic |
Paolo Banchero | Devin Booker |
Scottie Barnes* | Stephen Curry |
Jaylen Brown | Anthony Davis |
Jalen Brunson | Anthony Edwards |
Tyrese Maxey | Paul George |
Donovan Mitchell | Kawhi Leonard |
Trae Young* | Karl-Anthony Towns |
*Starters are listed in bold. Injury replacements are denoted with an asterisk.
Who chooses NBA All-Star injury replacements?
Injury replacements for the All-Star Game are chosen by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
A combination of fan, player and media voting determines the starters for the All-Star Game, and NBA head coaches select the reserves.
When is the 2024 NBA All-Star Game?
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 18
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 18. The game will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
2024 NBA All-Star schedule
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Friday, Feb. 16
- Celebrity Game
- NBA Rising Stars
Saturday, Feb. 17
- HBCU Classic (Winston-Salem State vs. Virginia Union)
- Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest
Sunday, Feb. 18
- NBA All-Star Game