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NBA considering going to a tournament format for All-Star Game, AP sources say

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield, left, and guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrate during a game in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Curry is involved in discussions with the NBA on changes to the All-Star Game format. Associated Press

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years, two people with knowledge of the plan said Friday.

The people, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no changes had been finalized, said the notion has been discussed for several weeks and was further talked about during a competition committee meeting Friday.

The idea centers around the 24 All-Star selections being split into three teams of eight players, with the fourth team likely to be the winner of the Rising Stars competition that will be held earlier that weekend.

The changes would take effect starting with this season's All-Star weekend in San Francisco, set for Feb. 14-16.

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