Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver selecting him to replace injured Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry on the USA Stripes roster. The league announced the change Tuesday ahead of the Feb. 15 showcase, marking Ingram’s second career All-Star appearance.
Curry will miss the event due to a knee injury, creating an opening on a USA Stripes team that already features veterans such as Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell. Ingram’s addition reflects his consistent production during a season in which Toronto has remained competitive near the top tier of the Eastern Conference.
The 28-year-old wing has been the Raptors’ primary scorer, averaging 22.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 47.2 percent from the field across 52 starts. His efficiency from midrange and ability to create offense in isolation have provided balance next to Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley in Toronto’s half-court sets.
Basketball logic favors versatile scorers in All-Star formats, and Ingram’s length and shot creation fit a USA Stripes lineup built around perimeter playmakers. With the event adopting a new USA vs. the World round-robin structure, roster flexibility becomes even more valuable because games will be played under a 12-minute time limit.
Toronto enters the break with a 32-22 record, good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, as the group continues to lean on balanced scoring and defensive activity. Barnes contributes across categories with 19.4 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, while RJ Barrett and Quickley provide additional spacing and playmaking around Ingram’s scoring role.
The All-Star Game’s revamped format will feature three teams competing in a mini-tournament, with the top two advancing to a championship matchup decided partly by point differential if necessary.
Ingram joins a USA Stripes lineup coached by San Antonio’s Mitch Johnson, adding another scoring option alongside Jaylen Brown and Jalen Brunson in the backcourt-heavy group. His inclusion also ensures Toronto remains represented on All-Star weekend after a strong first half that has kept the franchise within striking distance of the conference’s top seeds.
