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Joel Embiid Left Off 2026 All-Star Team as Tyrese Maxey Is 76ers’ Only Selection

Head coaches chose other frontcourt reserves over the seven-time All-Star after his late surge.

Overview

  • The NBA revealed reserve selections Sunday, leaving Embiid short of an eighth All-Star appearance.
  • Embiid is averaging 26.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists across 28 games this season.
  • He produced 29.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists over 14 January games as his minutes increased.
  • Detroit’s Jalen Duren and New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns were among the frontcourt picks who made the roster.
  • Embiid could still be added as an injury replacement before the Los Angeles event later this month.