Today the NBA broke news that has been largely anticipated since a report last month: The format for the mid-season celebration known as All-Star Weekend will receive a dramatic makeover.
Beginning this season the NBA will adopt a mini-tournament for All-Star weekend. This single-elimination tournament will feature four 8-man teams. First, each team will be pitted against another in a single elimination semifinal game. Then the two victors from the semifinals will face off in a winner-take-all championship game. The tournament will consist of three total games.
Rosters for three of the four teams will be decided through a draft.