LOS ANGELES – San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant will replace injured Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cedric Coward on Team Vince in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars, which tips off tonight at 9 p.m. ET at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., and streams on Peacock.

Bryant has appeared in 43 games this season. Over his last five games, he is averaging 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.9 minutes. The 6-6 Bryant will also compete in AT&T Slam Dunk tomorrow during NBA All-Star Saturday (5 p.m. ET, NBC and Peacock).

Coward is unable to participate in Castrol Rising Stars because of right knee soreness. He earned his selection in a vote by NBA assistant coaches.

Bryant joins Team Vince, led by Vince Carter, one of four NBC Sports NBA analysts serving as honorary coaches for Castrol Rising Stars. Team rosters and additional information are available here.

Source: https://www.nba.com/news/spurs-carter-bryant-replaces-cedric-coward-rising-stars

GGTae | Spurs

112 | 6 hours ago

before people get mad at their rookie not being selected (Maxime, Hugo…), the game is in a few hours and he’s already there so I think it’s more about logistics

Carcrusher3 | Trail Blazers

23 | 6 hours ago

My headcannon is Caleb Love is too busy signing his full time contract with the Blazers in person. Couldn’t make it to LA in time 🙏

A-Centrifugal-Force

6 | 5 hours ago

Caleb Love has had a JOURNEY. From that magical tourney run, to shooting his team out of a national title in the second half, to the floundering later in his college career and transferring, to going undrafted, and now getting a full time contract in the NBA

Its_Hoggish_Greedly | Kings

4 | 5 hours ago

I mean, the flight from Sac to LA is an hour, but that depends on whether or not Max is even in Sac.

Either way, I don’t think anyone should be that upset about a player from their team missing out on this game l. Idk if a rising stars appearance factors into contract negotiations or hall of fame credentials haha

Frustratedtx | Spurs

5 | 5 hours ago

Sochan was in it two years in a row and got released… So I’d say no, it doesn’t really matter.

Its_Hoggish_Greedly | Kings

2 | 5 hours ago

Yep. It’s nice to be recognized, but isn’t always a reliable prediction of career success.

heat_fan_ | Raptors

24 | 6 hours ago

So much damn injuires is a bummer but happy for C. Bryant

ForneauCosmique | Spurs

3 | 5 hours ago

Bryant is legit fr. 3 and D with a motor. He’s gonna have a good career

Thehelloman0 | Spurs

21 | 6 hours ago

His improvement has been wild. He looked like he had no clue what to do the first third of the season. Fouled a lot, overextended on defense a lot, was missing dunks, and shooting poorly from 3. The last 10-15 games he finally showed what he must have been showing in practice to be getting those sporadic minutes to start the season.

deneuvig

19 | 5 hours ago

Spurs sending half their team and their full coaching staff to All Star weekend, cool to see

BananaRepublic_BR | Spurs

5 | 5 hours ago

San Antonio couldn’t let LA have all the fun. ;)

Dukester10071 | Nets

9 | 6 hours ago

Can we stop with this stupid advertising? Nobody in history is ever going to call this the “Castrol Rising Stars” or say “I’m going to the Intuit Dome to watch the game.”

BankElectronic1325

9 | 6 hours ago

G league has entered the chat

FunIllustrator6890 | Jazz

2 | 5 hours ago

Is the G for Guangdong?

tore_a_bore_a | Warriors

1 | 4 hours ago

Developmental league is alright, but shortening it to d- league might not be tell any better. That’s not a passing grade at most schools

I do wonder what the best name we could have had in an alternate timeline.

WD51 | Spurs

3 | 5 hours ago

Ever hear of Staples center? It takes time but can work sometimes.

Prudent_Fish1358 | Spurs

2 | 5 hours ago

What do you call the place where the Chicago Cubs play baseball? Just curious.

Dukester10071 | Nets

0 | 5 hours ago

It’s had the same name for 100 years dude. These arenas change names every 5 years to companies that pay $100M for “rights” and expect like that actually has any advertising or brand value lol

GregEgg4President | Wizards

2 | 5 hours ago

People do actually refer to the sponsors/named things tho. Especially stadiums/arenas.

MrFishAndLoaves | Pelicans

9 | 6 hours ago

Even All-Star weekend is tanking

TargetGuyJohn | Grizzlies

9 | 6 hours ago

That’s ok. Still got Cam and Wells.

dragonrider5555 | Celtics

6 | 6 hours ago

How long until every 3 point shot during the regular season is the Burger King whopper three pointer !!!

ObiOneKenobae | Knicks

2 | 5 hours ago

Man that Melo roster though. How do you lose Flagg and still look the best on paper?

[NBA] Spurs’ Carter Bryant replaces Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars