De’Aaron Fox replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the NBA All-Star Game

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The NBA made the announcement on Thursday San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox will replace Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in NBA All-Star Game 2026 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

The move comes after the Bucks confirmed it Antetokounmpo will be sidelined as he continues to recover from a strained right calf held on January 23. The league’s official PR account shared the update on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game (Sunday, February 15 at 5:00 PM ET on NBC & Peacock).

Fox joins USA Stripes. Fullback Norman Powell, who has ties to Jamaica, is moving from the USA Stripes to Team World.

Antetokounmpo is out with a calf strain.”

Fox, 28, is earning All-Star honors in the midst of a productive campaign with the San Antonio Spurs. He is averaging 19.4 points, 6.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range in 45 appearances. He has logged 32 minutes per contest this season, providing scoring and playmaking for a Spurs team around his young core.

De’Aaron Fox gets NBA All-Star honors while Giannis Antetokounmpo sits out

Antetokounmpo, the former MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, will not participate in Sunday’s performance, but is still expected to be around for All-Star weekend. The Bucks shared an update regarding his status on Ks.

“Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to rehabilitate the right calf deformity he suffered on January 23rd.”

He will not be playing in the All-Star Game this weekend, but will be in attendance to help coach the All-Star Game of Fame on Friday and cheer on his World Team teammates at the All-Star Game on Sunday.”

Antetokounmpo’s absence marks a significant change for the event, as the 31-year-old remains one of the league’s most recognizable figures. Despite missing the exhibition game, his participation in the weekend’s festivities ensures his continued presence during the league’s midseason celebration.

Fox’s selection adds another accolade to his resume and gives the Spurs representation at one of the NBA’s premier events. The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set for Sunday, February 15th at 5pm ET and will air on NBC and Peacock.





2026-02-12 19:07:00

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