NBA Plans Four-Team Tournament for 2025 All-Star Game

The NBA is considering a major format change for the 2025 All-Star Game, potentially replacing the traditional game with a four-team tournament, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. This new format would include three All-Star teams and the winners of the Rising Stars Challenge, each consisting of eight players, competing in elimination-style matchups. The discussions, supported by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, aim to address dissatisfaction with the competitiveness of recent All-Star Games, including last year's record-breaking score of 211-186. The league's Competition Committee, along with players and executives like Stephen Curry, have been actively involved in brainstorming this change to enhance fan and player engagement. Silver has expressed the need to excite both players and fans, hoping this new format will bring more competition and entertainment to the event. The 2025 All-Star weekend is set to take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Warriors.