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NBA Targets Opening Night Approval for U.S.-vs.-World All-Star Format

Silver touts free highlight access under the league’s new streaming deals.

NBA commissioner is Adam Silver presents Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (not pictured) with the Michael Jordan Trophy for winning the most valuable player award for the 2024-25 season before game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media before game one between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center

Overview

  • After the Board of Governors meetings, Adam Silver said the goal is to finalize All-Star changes by Oct. 21, confirming a structure with two U.S. teams and one international team, eight players per side, and 12-minute-quarter games.
  • Silver called last season’s mini-tournament a miss and said the league is working with the NBPA and executive director Andre Iguodala to lock in a more engaging showcase.
  • He emphasized that fans can watch a large volume of free, ad-supported highlights on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube without paywalls.
  • Under new media-rights arrangements with ESPN/ABC, Amazon and Peacock, nationally televised games are moving deeper into streaming; every such game will be available on at least one national streaming service, per reporting.
  • NBC’s coverage ramps up with Tip-Off Night on NBC and Peacock on Oct. 21, and Silver said he was surprised Michael Jordan agreed to join the network as a special contributor.