Trail Blazers' Duop Reath Earns All-Star Votes From Unexpected Sources

In a surprising twist to All-Star voting, several Trail Blazers - including inactive players - earned recognition from their peers ahead of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

The NBA All-Star voting results are in, and while the Portland Trail Blazers won’t be flooding the main stage in February, there are still some intriguing takeaways from the player, fan, and media ballots that are worth a closer look.

Let’s start with Duop Reath - a name that might surprise some fans outside of Portland. The big man earned three All-Star votes from fellow NBA players.

That’s not a massive number, but it’s a nod of respect from peers who’ve seen his impact up close. Reath has carved out a role with his energy, physicality, and ability to stretch the floor.

For a guy who’s worked his way up from international leagues and Summer League rosters, even a few All-Star votes from players is a sign he’s turning heads.

But Reath wasn’t alone. In total, 13 Blazers received at least one player vote - a testament to the team’s depth, even if the wins haven’t followed just yet.

Deni Avdija led the way with 35 player votes, the highest among Portland players. That tracks with what we’ve seen this season: Avdija’s been one of the Blazers’ most consistent two-way contributors, showing off improved confidence as a scorer while continuing to bring defensive versatility.

Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe each pulled in 10 player votes. Camara’s been a bit of a revelation defensively, often taking on the toughest assignments night in and night out, while Sharpe’s explosive athleticism and highlight-reel plays have clearly left an impression on his peers. Donovan Clingan, the rookie center, wasn’t far behind with nine votes - a strong early sign that the league is paying attention to his interior presence.

Jerami Grant, a veteran voice on this young roster, picked up seven player votes. He’s been steady, as expected, and continues to be a go-to option in crunch time.

Then there’s the trio of Jrue Holiday, Caleb Love, and Sidy Cissoko, all earning three votes apiece. While Holiday’s inclusion might raise eyebrows - he hasn’t suited up for the Blazers this season - it speaks to the respect he commands around the league, regardless of his current situation.

And yes, Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson also made the list, despite neither having played in the 2025-26 season so far. Lillard’s three votes are more of a legacy nod - a reminder that his presence still looms large in the minds of players. Scoot, with just one vote, hasn’t had a chance to make his mark this season, but clearly someone out there believes in his upside.

One of the more interesting wrinkles came from the fan vote. Rookie center Yang Hansen didn’t receive any player or media votes, but fans showed up in a big way, giving him 104,000 votes - the third-highest among Blazers players.

That’s a strong signal of support, especially for a first-year player still finding his footing. Only Avdija (2.2 million) and Sharpe (147,776) drew more from the fans.

Here’s the full list of Blazers who received at least one NBA player vote for the 2026 All-Star Game:

  • Deni Avdija - 35 player votes
  • Toumani Camara - 10
  • Shaedon Sharpe - 10
  • Donovan Clingan - 9
  • Jerami Grant - 7
  • Damian Lillard - 3
  • Duop Reath - 3
  • Jrue Holiday - 3
  • Caleb Love - 3
  • Sidy Cissoko - 3
  • Scoot Henderson - 1
  • Kris Murray - 1
  • Javonte Cook - 1

The All-Star reserves will be officially announced on Sunday, Feb. 1, with the game itself tipping off two weeks later on Feb. 15. While Portland may not have a lock for the final roster, the voting breakdown shows a young team earning recognition - one vote at a time.