
NBA All-Star Game 2019 Rosters: LeBron vs. Giannis Starters, Reserves and More
The list of participants for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game could change in the coming days.
Because of injuries to a few players on the rosters of Team LeBron and Team Giannis, we might not be able to see some of the NBA's top stars participate in the exhibition at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Team LeBron is more affected by the recent injury news than Team Giannis, as Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving are both in danger of missing out.
The status of certain players could change in the buildup to Sunday night, but it looks like Team LeBron should prepare to make an alteration to its starting lineup.
Team LeBron
Starters
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Kawhi Leonard
James Harden
Reserves
Anthony Davis
Klay Thompson
Damian Lillard
Ben Simmons
LeMarcus Aldridge
Karl-Anthony Towns
Bradley Beal
Dwayne Wade
Team Giannis
Starters
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Stephen Curry
Joel Embiid
Paul George
Kemba Walker
Reserves
Khris Middleton
Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook
Blake Griffin
D'Angelo Russell
Nikola Vucevic
Kyle Lowry
Dirk Nowitzki
Injury News
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis' All-Star Game status is up in the air after he left the New Orleans Pelicans' game Thursday night because of a shoulder injury.
Davis had an MRI after he left the court and it revealed a muscle contusion, per ESPN.com's Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne.
According to the report, Davis is expected to travel to Charlotte for the All-Star Game, and he'll receive treatment on the shoulder in the buildup to Sunday's game.
Although he'll be at the site of the All-Star Game, there's no guarantee Davis will play for Team LeBron.
Since returning to the Pelicans lineup recently, Davis has produced mixed results as his team manages his minutes.
Davis marked his return with 32 points against Minnesota, but he was only able to manage three points on 1-of-9 shooting versus Orlando.
Since he's banged up and isn't a starter on Team LeBron, Davis' minutes could be limited, as he opts to make the best decision for his health.
Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving missed the Boston Celtics' final game before the All-Star break with a knee injury.
According to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston, the injury makes it seem unlikely Irving will suit up for Team LeBron.
Irving's missed three of Boston's past five games, including the past two against the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons.
Since the All-Star starter hasn't played consistently of late, it would be wise of the Celtics and Irving to decide on resting instead of participating in the All-Star Game.
Irving's status means more to the All-Star Game than Davis' since he's one of the 10 starters.
If Irving is unable to play for Team LeBron, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson and Ben Simmons are the best natural replacements for the Celtics guard in the starting five.
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