This time though, the NBA is scrapping the Rising Stars roster, and will instead have two USA teams with one World team, which will highlight all of the league's international talent. The format was introduced by the league and player's union to the Competition Committee on Wednesday and received a positive response, per Charania.

ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania reported Wednesday that the 2026 All-Star Game will likely again move away from the traditional two-team format and introduce a three-team tournament consisting of two "Team USA" squads and one "Team World" squad.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game format is likely to feature a round-robin tournament consisting three eight-player squads of two USA teams and one World team, sources tell ESPN. NBA and players union presented format to the Competition Committee on Wednesday and response was positive. pic.twitter.com/xuR46pVYyu