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Adam Silver Names RaptorsBrandon Ingram to Replace Stephen Curry for 2026 All-Star Game

The move elevates Toronto’s presence at the league’s revamped three-team USA vs. World showcase.

Overview

  • Ingram, a two-time All-Star, is averaging 22.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 52 games for the 32-22 Raptors, who sit fifth in the East.
  • Stephen Curry is sidelined with right patellofemoral pain syndrome, has missed four straight games and is targeting a post-break return that the team hopes could come Feb. 19 vs. Boston.
  • Ingram joins Scottie Barnes (USA Stars) and head coach Darko Rajaković (World head coach), giving Toronto multiple representatives at the event.
  • The 75th NBA All-Star Game is Sunday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. ET at Intuit Dome on NBC and Peacock, using a three-team round-robin with four 12-minute games.
  • Raptors players and staff celebrated Ingram’s call-up at practice, and Rajaković canceled the remainder of the session after the announcement.