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NBA moving closer to a US vs. International format for the All-Star Game, AP source says
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Serbia's Nikola Jokic, left, and Czech Republic's Martin Peterka in action during the Basketball Supercup semifinal between Serbia and Czech Republic, in the SAP Garden, Munich, Germany, Friday Aug. 15, 2025. - photo by Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP
The NBA is closing in on finalizing another new format for this season's All-Star Game, one where three eight-man teams — two from the U.S. and one composed of international players — would square off in a round-robin tournament, a person with knowledge of the plan said Wednesday. The league's competition committee has reviewed details of the plan and reacted positively to the concept, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the format has not been finalized by the league. Having 16 All-Stars from the U.S. and eight from other countries would be in line with the current breakdown of NBA players.