New York Knicks star forward Karl-Anthony Towns reveals his thoughts after Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic called them a contender.

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star reserves on Thursday. The Oklahoma City Thunder will have two representatives at the star-studded weekend as Jalen Williams was named a first-time All-Star player.

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky products Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns were each tabbed as starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star game, it was announced Thursday night on TNT. The duo was selected through a combined vote from fans, players and media, recognizing outstanding play during the first half of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder won’t just have one player present on All-Star Sunday. Forward Jalen Williams will make his NBA All-Star Game debut Feb. 16 in San Francisco.

The Knicks will have two representatives in the starting lineup during the NBA All-Star Game on Feb 16. in San Francisco, Calif.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns had already been named All-Star Game starters before the reserves were revealed Thursday night.

Warriors star Draymond Green did not hold back about his thoughts on Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns on Wednesday.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52 points, but the Oklahoma City Thunder lose 116-109 to the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling NBA matchup.

The NBA head coaches have to pick two guards, three frontcourt players and two "wild card" players at any position for the reserves. The West All-Stars have five frontcourt reserves in Davis, Jackson Jr., Sengun, Wembanyama and Jalen Williams.