Tag: Rising Stars

Egor Dëmin ruled out for season with left foot plantar fasciitis flare-up

Egor Dëmin
March 2026

Nets announced Dëmin will miss the rest of the season due to increased plantar fasciitis. Team expects offseason rehab and full summer program participation; his rookie year included heavy minutes, high three-point volume, Rising Stars selection, and multiple franchise and rookie shooting marks.

Risacher Replaces Ajay Mitchell in 2026 Rising Stars

Zaccharie Risacher
Feburary 2026

Risacher replaces Mitchell on Team T-Mac for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars after Mitchell was ruled out with an abdominal strain. The league says Risacher is a second-year participant and is averaging 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds this season. Team T-Mac is coached by McGrady, with other honorary coaches leading the remaining squads in the event at Intuit Dome.

Mac McClung Replaces David Jones Garcia in Rising Stars

Mac McClung
January 2026

Mac McClung will replace injured David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars event at Intuit Dome, part of NBA All-Star weekend. Jones Garcia is out with a right ankle injury. The Bulls signed McClung to a two-way deal on Feb. 5, 2026; he is a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion and had brief NBA minutes this season.

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