Stars vs World NBA All-Star Game Injury Report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 15, 2026)

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game begins with a new setup as Team USA Stars takes on Team World at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET and serves as the opening contest of a USA vs.

World round-robin tournament.Both teams arrive with their active players cleared to play, though injuries have already led to several roster changes. The winner will advance to face Team USA Stripes, which gives the opener immediate importance instead of the usual exhibition feel.

NBA All-Star Game USA vs World: Format and Coaching Details (February 15, 2026)

Team USA Stars is coached by J.B. Bickerstaff and features younger American players, including Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey. Team World is built around established international players such as Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić.The tournament format is straightforward. The Stars-World winner moves on to play USA Stripes, and if teams finish with the same record, point differential will decide who advances.

Team USA Stars Roster and Availability for Feb 15 NBA All-Star Game

The Stars roster includes guards, wings, and frontcourt players who have taken on major roles this season. As of February 15, no injuries have been reported for this group. • Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors, Forward) • Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns, Guard) • Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons, Guard) • Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons, Center) • Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves, Guard/Forward) • Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder, Center/Forward) • Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks, Forward) • Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers, Guard)

Team World Roster and Recent Changes for Feb 15 NBA All-Star Game

Team World enters with size and playmaking across the lineup.

A few replacements were made, but the roster remains balanced at nine players. • Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers, Forward) • Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks, Guard/Forward) • Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets, Center) • Norman Powell (Miami Heat, Guard/Forward; reassigned from Stripes) • Alperen Şengün (Houston Rockets, Center; replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) • Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks, Center/Forward; eligible through the Dominican Republic) • Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs, Forward/Center) • Additional spots remain filled by original selections such as Jokić and Dončić, keeping the roster intact after the adjustments.

Team USA vs Team World NBA All-Star Game Injury Report and Replacements (February 15, 2026)

Several players were ruled out before the tournament, which led to roster updates. No players listed for Stars or World carry questionable tags for tonight. • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks): Out with an injury. De’Aaron Fox replaced him and was moved to Team Stripes. • Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): Out with runner’s knee. Brandon Ingram replaced him and is now on Stripes. • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder): Injured and replaced on Team World by Alperen Şengün.With those moves complete, both teams are expected to have full availability among their selected players.

Team USA vs Team World First Meeting Under the New Format

This is the first Stars vs. World game under the updated All-Star structure, so there is no previous head-to-head record. Early betting lines list Team World as a 2.5-point favorite.The Stars rely heavily on scoring. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.9 points per game, while Anthony Edwards leads the team with 26.7. Team World’s production stands out in other areas, with Nikola Jokić averaging 12.8 rebounds and Luka Dončić recording 9.5 assists per game.

The matchup comes down to style. Team USA Stars plays faster and looks to score often, while Team World relies on size and passing. The result will decide who moves one step closer to winning the tournament.