Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram is replacing Steph Curry for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. He was named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday to replace the injured Curry on Team USA Stripes.
The second pick of the 2016 NBA draft, now in his 10th NBA season, will make his second All-Star appearance since the 2019-2020 season.
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“Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry on USA Stripes for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game,” the league said in a statement.
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Warriors star Curry, who was voted a starter, will not play in the All-Star Game due to a right knee injury. The four-time champion suffered the injury during a workout and aggravated the knee during the 131-124 home loss against the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 30, missing the Dubs’ last four games.
Brandon Ingram, 28, is having a solid season with the Raptors. He is averaging 22.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for Toronto (32-22), who are fifth in the Eastern Conference.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15, with a new format. The new format will see Team USA go up against Team World in a round-robin style game with three teams, two U.S. teams and one international team.
Bradon Ingram responds to being named an All-Star for the second time in his career
Brandon Ingram responded to being named an All-Star as a replacement for the injured Steph Curry. He addressed the media during the Raptors practice on Tuesday, describing the moment coach Darko Rajakovic announced the news.
“I love the decision of coming to Toronto. This has expanded my game more, especially on the defensive end,” Ingram said. “Darko been holding me accountable to be better. I’ve been able to show what I can do, and I think I’m evolving. Getting an All-Star today is an amazing accomplishment. To God be the glory.”
He will join teammate Scottie Barnes, who made the initial cut. Both players are the first Raptors duo to be named All-Stars since Kyle Lowry & Pascal Siakam in 2020 and it will be the seventh time two players will represent the Raptors at All-Star.
Edited by Ubong Richard
