INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- The opening night of the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend is in the books. Team Vince, coached by Vince Carter, defeated Team Melo, coached by Carmelo Anthony, in the NBA Rising Star Challenge title game behind a standout performance from VJ Edgecombe. The 76ers star guard was named MVP of the event.

Edgecombe's performance was a timely reminder of the 20-year-old's value as a scorer in Philadelphia this season.

The 2026 Castrol Rising Stars mini-tournament takes place on Friday, Feb. 13, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. as part of NBA All-Star weekend.

After taking home the Rising Stars MVP for Team Vince Carter, VJ Edgecombe let his 76ers NBA Championship desire be known.

Before he competes in the Dunk Contest in his hometown of Los Angeles, Carter Bryant will play for Vince Carter's team in Friday night's Castrol Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend. How to watch:

The NBA held its Rising Stars Media Day and practice at Intuit Dome during All Star weekend on February 13, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Darwin Walker was there to capture the following TST Images.

Washington Wizards rising star Alex Sarr has been hit an injury update, which will keep him out of the game this weekend.