Clippers’ Yanic Konan Niederhauser ‘hyped’ for Rising Stars Challenge

The 6-foot-11 rookie center is part of the four-team mini-tournament that will highlight some of the league’s top young ...

Cooper Flagg, Alex Sarr out; Ace Bailey, Bub Carrington in for All-Star Friday Rising Stars game

Dallas' Flagg has a left mid-foot sprain, while Washington's Sarr has a hamstring strain, sidelining them for the game.

Risacher named as replacement to Rising Stars challenge

Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher will replace Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars ...

Alex Sarr Injured, Updates on Wizards Star's Timeline to Return and Impact on NBA All-Star Weekend

The Washington Wizards announced Thursday that second-year center Alex Sarr is expected to miss approximately two weeks of ...

How to watch the 2026 NBA Rising Stars: Stream info, time, teams, format explained, preview

The best rookies and sophomores in the league will face off in a four-team tournament.
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When is the Rising Stars Challenge? Participants, how to watch, more

The 2026 NBA Rising Stars teams are in. NBA on NBC analysts Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter made their picks Tuesday based off the player pool that was announced Monday, which ...

Hawks Forward Zaccharie Risacher Selected to Participate in Marquee All-Star Weekend Event

Atlanta Hawks second year forward Zaccharie Risacher has been selected to replace Oklahoma City Thunder Guard Ajay Mitchell in this weekend's rising stars chall ...