NBA All-Star Weekend is officially here. With the festivities starting on Friday night, here is all the info you’ll need to enjoy the Rising Stars Game.
On Friday night, the Staples Center will be kicking off the festivities for the NBA All-Star Weekend. One of the best events of the weekend will be the Rising Stars Game.
This season, the rosters are stacked for both the U.S. Team and the World Team. With some talented rookies in the NBA this season, the rosters are loaded with players that could be potential All-Stars in the next few years.
For the Lakers, three members of their young core made the U.S. team this year. Both rookies Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball were selected, as they were set to join Brandon Ingram, who played in the event last season.
Unfortunately for Lakers fans, Ball will be unable to play in the game due to his sprained MCL. The Lakers have been playing it very safe with Ball, and he certainly isn’t going to be suiting up in an exhibition game when he hasn’t played in weeks.
Below is all of the information you’ll need to enjoy what should be a fun game between Team U.S. and Team World.
When: 6:00 PST
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles
TV: TNT
Team World Roster:
Ben Simmons (76ers)
Joel Embiid (76ers)
Dario Saric (76ers)
Lauri Markkanen (Bulls)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (Kings)
Dillon Brooks (Grizzlies)
Buddy Hield (Kings)
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Frank Ntilikina (Knicks)
Domantas Sabonis (Pacers)
Team U.S Roster:
Lonzo Ball (Lakers) *Won’t play due to injury*
Malcolm Brogdon (Bucks) *Won’t play due to injury*
Brandon Ingram (Lakers)
Kyle Kuzma (Lakers)
Dennis Smith Jr. (Mavericks)
De’Aaron Fox (Kings)
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Taurean Prince (Hawks)
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
John Collins (Hawks)
Kris Dunn (Bulls)
Donovan Mitchell (Jazz)
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Even though Ball won’t be playing, Lakers fans will certainly be excited to see Ingram and Kuzma in the game. With a very fast pace expected, the young Lakers might look to put on a show on their home court in front of what should be a lot of Lakers fans.