The 2025 NBA All-Star Game feels like a ceremonial passing of the baton from one generation of basketball superstars to the next. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevi Durant were each voted as All-Star starters, but there’s so much more young talent heading to the league’s midseason showcase after that. On Thursday, the NBA announced the 2025 All-Star reserves that finalizes the 12-man rosters for the Eastern and Western Conference.
The NBA All-Star reserves are selected by the league’s head coaches. Each conference had three front court players, two backcourt players, and two wildcard picks selected to the reserves.
The reserve picks come a week after the NBA announced the starters for the 2025 All-Star Game. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game has a wild new format that will remain a huge question mark until fans actually see how it goes. Either way, most of the game’s greatest players will be on display when the NBA All-Star Game comes to the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 16.
Here are the 2025 NBA All-Star reserves.
West NBA All-Star 2025 reserves
The West starters are LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Victor Wembanyama, FC, San Antonio Spurs: Wembanyama has fully emerged as one of the best players in the NBA during his second season. He’s averaging 24.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while leading the league in blocks by a mile at 3.9 swats per game. This is the French wunderkind’s first of many All-Star selections. He had a strong case to be a starter, and could end up First-Team All-NBA by the end of the season.
Jaren Jackson Jr., FC, Memphis Grizzlies: Jackson has been a good player for years, but he’s taken his game to new heights in his age-25 season. The big man is averaging 22.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game with an impressive 5.1 percent block rate and 2.1 percent steal rate defensively. Jackson’s scoring efficiency (59.7 percent true shooting) is close to career-best levels. He’s been the Grizzlies best player this season for a team that currently sits in the No. 3 seed in the West.
Anthony Davis, FC, Los Angeles Lakers: Davis has looked every bit of a top-10 player in the league this year before his recent abdominal injury. The Lakers star is averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while being one of the best defensive players in the league. AD has been the Lakers’ best player this season even if LeBron James was picked as a starter.
Anthony Edwards, BC, Minnesota Timberwolves: Edwards’ star-making run the last season’s playoffs have given way to a more frustrating season for the star guard and his team. Edwards is taking and making a ton of threes this year — making 42 percent of his triples on 9.8 attempts per game. His scoring efficiency has improved with his emphasis on increasing his three-point volume, but his averaging fewer assists and feels like he’s been less impactful defensively. The Wolves are fighting to stay above the play-in tournament line in the West following the preseason Karl-Anthony Towns trade, but Edwards continues to carry them most nights.
Jalen Williams, FC, Oklahoma City Thunder: Williams has been the second-best player on the best team in the NBA after Chet Holmgren went down with a hip injury. Williams is averaging 21.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game in his third season while also being a critical part of OKC’s top-ranked defense. Williams is having the worst year of his career shooting the ball, with only 34 percent three-point shooting and 56 percent true shooting. It was just easy to believe the Thunder should have two All-Stars this year.
Alperen Şengün, FC, Houston Rockets: Sengun is the best player on the second best team in the Western Conference. The 22-year-old center has been at the forefront of the Rockets’ rise from rebuilding team to contender, acting as an important offensive hub while also improving his defense under head coach Ime Udoka. Sengun is averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game on 54 percent true shooting this season.
James Harden, BC, Los Angeles Clippers: So much for Harden being washed. The 35-year-old has put the Clippers on his back, averaging 21.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game to lead the team up the Western Conference standings. Harden lacks the championship ring to be viewed on the same level as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, but there’s no doubt he’s one of the greatest players of this generation who has enjoyed phenomenal longevity. There still aren’t many guards in today’s game that can blend scoring and playmaking quite like Harden.
East NBA All-Star 2025 reserves
The East starters are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Donovan Mitchell.
Evan Mobley, FC, Cleveland Cavaliers: Mobley’s improvement in his fourth pro season is a big reason why the Cavs have been the best team in the East all year. The 7-footer is playing with more force around the basket while being a more willing and more accurate shooter from three. He’s averaging 18.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game with elite defense for Cleveland. He’s the Cavs’ foundational piece, and as long as he keeps improving, the Cavs’ ascent to contention will be no fluke.
Jaylen Brown, FC, Boston Celtics: The reigning NBA Finals MVP has had a bit of a down season, but he’s still a dependable performer for a Celtics team sitting at No. 2 in the East. Brown is averaging 23.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, but his scoring efficiency (54.4 percent true shooting) and long distance shooting (31.8 percent from three) have both slipped.
Pascal Siakam. FC, Indiana Pacers: The Pacers have charged back from their slow start with Siakam emerging as their top performer during an up-and-down season for teammate Tyrese Haliburton. Siakam’s oversized creation ability is effective and efficient, and now he’s shooting the ball better from three than at any point in his career. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 20.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 41.8 percent from three and playing effective defense. I overlooked Siakam on my initial All-Star list, but he’s earned this honor.
Darius Garland, BC, Cleveland Cavaliers: Garland has roared back to life this season after a broken jaw negatively impacted his play last season. The tiny guard forms a devastating backcourt with All-Star starter Donovan Mitchell that pulverizes opposing defenses with speed, shooting, and playmaking. Garland is averaging 21.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game while shooting 42 percent from three with 63 percent true shooting. The Cavs are a force, and Garland is one of their leaders.
Cade Cunningham, BC, Detroit Pistons: The former No. 1 overall pick has finally lived up to the hype in his fourth season, turning into one of the most improved players in the league. Cunningham has lifted the Pistons into playoff position by taking a big leap as a pull-up shooter and playmaker with improved spacing around him. He’s averaging 25 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game. Cunningham can still cut down on the turnovers and get to the foul line more, but his growth with Detroit this season has been one of the league’s feel-good storylines.
Tyler Herro, BC, Miami Heat: Herro has emerged as the Heat’s best player this season as the team has been sucked into Jimmy Butler trade drama. Herro is proving he can be a dynamic lead creator thanks to his three-level scoring and improved passing vision. He’s averaging 24.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game while shooting 40 percent from three with 62 percent true shooting. As Butler has essentially quit on his teammates and Bam Adebayo has had a rough year offensively, Herro’s development is one encouraging thing happening with the Heat.
Damian Lillard, BC, Milwaukee Bucks: It took some time for Lillard’s partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo to become fully realized, but it’s happening in their second season together this year. Lillard remains an incredible pull-up shooter and a tough cover in the pick-and-roll. He’s averaging 25.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.
