Brandon Ingram of the Toronto Raptors has been selected to replace Steph Curry in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced on Tuesday. Ingram, chosen as the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and now in his tenth season, will make his second All-Star appearance since the 2019-2020 season.
Ingram Steps In for Injured Curry Ahead of All-Star Game
Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors guard and four-time NBA champion, will miss the All-Star Game due to a right knee injury. The injury initially occurred during a workout and worsened during a recent loss against the Detroit Pistons on January 30. Since then, Curry has been sidelined for the Warriors’ last four games and will be unable to participate in the All-Star festivities.
Brandon Ingram, 28 years old, is having a strong year for the Raptors, averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Toronto currently holds a 32-22 record and sits fifth in the Eastern Conference.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, and will debut a new format featuring three teams: two representing the United States and one international squad. This round-robin style competition will add a fresh dynamic to the traditional All-Star event.
Brandon Ingram Shares His Reaction to All-Star Selection
Following the announcement, Ingram spoke with the media during team practice and reflected on the impact of his move to Toronto. The Raptors head coach, Darko Rajakovic, informed him of the honor, which Ingram described as a significant moment in his career.
“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.” – Brandon Ingram, Toronto Raptors forward
Toronto Raptors Secure Multiple All-Star Representatives
Ingram will join his teammate Scottie Barnes, who earned a spot on the initial All-Star roster. Together, they form the first Raptors duo selected since Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam in 2020. This marks the seventh occasion that two players from Toronto have been named NBA All-Stars, highlighting the team’s growing prominence in the league.
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 (Sunday, 2/15 on NBC & Peacock). pic.twitter.com/PrYX5fWcIT
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Brandon Ingram on Bobby Webster/Raptors’ telling him they will make him an All-Star again:
“I love the decision of coming to Toronto. This has expanded my game more, especially on the defensive end.”
“Darko been holding me accountable to be better.”
“I’ve been able to show… https://t.co/1XaAyYb8UY pic.twitter.com/v7rFCeyv9C
— Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) February 10, 2026
