NBA Unveils New All-Star Tournament Format with Drafted Teams

Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith select rosters for a revamped All-Star event set to feature a four-team mini-tournament.

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will debut a new format featuring a four-team tournament, including three All-Star rosters and one team from the Rising Stars competition.
Charles Barkley drafted an international-heavy team featuring Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Victor Wembanyama.
Shaquille O'Neal's team includes veterans LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis, reuniting former NBA champions.
Kenny Smith selected a younger roster led by Anthony Edwards, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jalen Brunson, focusing on emerging talent.
The tournament will take place on February 16 in San Francisco, with games decided by the first team to score 40 points in each round.