Unforgettable memories will be made during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game as basketball's biggest names share the court in San Francisco. From LeBron James and Stephen Curry coming together to Nikola Jokic and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander forming a duo amid a close race for MVP, the game has been hatched to showcase the league's top talents.
Here aligns the roster for the full All-Star game and details of the new tournament-style format adopted.
Complete NBA All-Star Game Rosters for 2025
Team Shaq
- F | LeBron James | Lakers
- G | Stephen Curry | Warriors
- F | Anthony Davis | Mavericks
- F | Jayson Tatum | Celtics
- F | Kevin Durant | Suns
- G | Damian Lillard | Bucks
- G | James Harden | Clippers
- F | Jaylen Brown | Celtics
- G | Kyrie Irving | Mavericks
Note: Kyrie Irving replaces Anthony Davis, who is out due to injury.
Team Chuck
- F | Nikola Jokic | Nuggets
- F | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks
- G | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder
- F | Victor Wembanyama | Spurs
- F | Pascal Siakam | Pacers
- F | Alperen Sengun | Rockets
- F | Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks
- G | Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers
- G | Trae Young | Hawks
Note: Trae Young replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is out due to injury.
Team Kenny
- G | Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves
- G | Jalen Brunson | Knicks
- F | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Grizzlies
- F | Jalen Williams | Thunder
- G | Darius Garland | Cavaliers
- F | Evan Mobley | Cavaliers
- G | Cade Cunningham | Pistons
- G | Tyler Herro | Heat
Team Candace
- G | Stephon Castle | Spurs
- F | Ryan Dunn | Suns
- F | Zach Edey | Grizzlies
- G | Keyonte George | Jazz
- F | Trayce Jackson-Davis | Warriors
- F | Dalton Knecht | Lakers
- F | Jaylen Wells | Grizzlies
Why Is This All-Star Game Special?
This year's All-Star Game has all new tournament-style arrangement, for one cannot consider that of the traditional East vs. West or draft-based team selection. This time, the 24 All-Stars would be divided into three teams of eight, drafted by TNT analysts Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith.
In a twist, the winner of Rising Stars Game- Team Candace-will join the tourney as the fourth team. Some of the amazing talents like Zach Edey, Stephon Castle, and Dalton Knecht will reportedly light up Team Candace facing Team Shaq in round one, with upward mist in their thinking.
New All-Star Game Format Explained
The 2025 All-Star Game will take the mini- tournament style namely four teams: the mini tournament comprises three games-two semifinals and one championship match. Each of the games will be contested to a target score of 40 points. The first team reaching (or exceeding) 40 announces victory.
- Teams: Team Shaq, Team Chuck, Team Kenny, and Team Candace.
- Draft Process: The teams were selected by Shaq, Chuck, and Kenny, eliminating conferences from the mix.
- Rising Stars Integration: Team Candace, the champion of the Rising Stars competition, books her spot in the tournament.
When and Where to Watch
- Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
- TV Channel: TNT
All-Star Game begins at 8 p.m. ET when TNT broadcasts the mini-tourney as part of its NBA All-Star Weekend coverage.