The landscape for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco is evolving rapidly, with injuries sidelining key players. Historical trends indicate that a player needs to have participated in at least 29 games up to the end of January to be considered for an All-Star spot, which complicates the cases for individuals like Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks.

Doncic’s calf injury leaves him with a chance to miss the roster, and if not voted a starter, his reserve hopes diminish. Conversely, LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets is leading in fan voting, enhancing his All-Star prospects despite his team’s poor record.