NBA ALL STAR 2026 INJURY UPDATE: CURRY, SGA OUT; INGRAM, SENGUN IN — Quick Facts
Two All-Star injury replacements reshape the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Steph Curry's knee injury and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's abdominal strain open doors for Brandon Ingram and Alperen Sengun to make their marks on the USA vs World stage.
Key Data Points
- Ingram leads Toronto to a 32-22 record and fifth place in the Eastern Conference, ending a three-season playoff drought
- Sengun becomes Turkey's first two-time All-Star after also making the team last season
- Curry can only miss three more games to make All-NBA, almost assuring him of missing the honor for the first time since 2019-20
Frequently Asked
- Why did Stephen Curry withdraw from the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
- <cite index="8-5,15-1,15-4">Curry is dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as 'runner's knee,' after exiting early from a January 30 loss to Detroit. Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced he would miss four straight games leading up to the All-Star break.</cite>
- What injury is keeping Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out of the All-Star Game?
- <cite index="2-1,4-4">SGA suffered an abdominal strain during Oklahoma City's game against Orlando on February 4. He is expected to miss at least five games and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star Game on February 15.</cite>
- How much is Brandon Ingram making on his current contract with Toronto?
- <cite index="8-12">After Toronto acquired Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, they signed him to a three-year extension reportedly worth $120 million. This contract reflects his value as a proven All-Star caliber player.</cite>
- When is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and where is it being held?
- <cite index="1-4,1-5,7-14">The 75th NBA All-Star Game takes place on Sunday, February 15 at 5 p.m. ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game will air on NBC and Peacock, marking the first time the venue hosts All-Star Weekend.</cite>
- Is Alperen Sengun the first Turkish player to make multiple All-Star Games?
- <cite index="4-3">Yes, Sengun becomes Turkey's first two-time All-Star after also being selected last season. At 23 years old, he has established himself as one of the NBA's premier international talents and Houston's franchise centerpiece.</cite>