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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Adam Silver says NBA will revive competitive edge with Team USA facing World team in 2026 All-Star
Adam Silver. Image via: Jeff Chiu/ AP In a major move to inject new life into the NBA All-Star Game, Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed that the 2026 edition will feature a 'Team USA vs. Team World' format. The decision, designed to boost player motivation and fan engagement, marks a shift from recent attempts that failed to inspire competitive play. The game, set for February 15, 2026, in Inglewood, California, will be broadcast by NBC as part of the league's new media deal and scheduled to air in the afternoon to align with Winter Olympic programming. 2026 NBA All-Star Game to go global as Adam Silver greenlights United States versus World format Adam Silver defends NBA's Christmas Day tradition amid NFL challenges. (Imagn Images) Following years of experimenting with All-Star formats, from captain-led drafts to the recent four-team mini-tournament, the NBA is now embracing the league's international identity to bring back intensity. Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on FS1's Breakfast Ball, 'Next year, as part of our new media deal, the All-Star Game returns to NBC where it was when we were younger, and it so happens that next season will be smack in the middle of the Winter Olympics. ' Silver further explained, 'The lead-in will be Winter Olympic events, and then coming out of the All-Star Game... more Olympic events. So what better time to feature some form of USA against the world?' While the format details are still being finalized, the commissioner admitted, 'I'm not exactly sure what the format will be yet. I obviously paid a lot of attention to what the NHL did, which was a huge success.' The NHL's Four Nations Face-Off has proven that national pride can transform showcase games into must-watch events. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The league's latest All-Star tournament in San Francisco was widely seen as a misfire. The 211–186 final score in 2024 showed the lack of effort. Even the introduction of mini-games and point targets couldn't raise the stakes. But now, Silver believes he's found the answer. 'Last summer, our Olympic competition was a huge success... USA, Serbia — I loved watching it.' This shift comes with challenges. While about 70% of NBA players are American, the top international talent is undeniable. The last seven MVPs have all been international players. Fans are hyped, imagining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic teaming up to challenge LeBron James , Stephen Curry, and Tyrese Haliburton. Also Read: Not $1.2 billion — LeBron James' post-retirement priorities will melt every NBA fan's heart International stars are already fired up. 'I would love to. My opinion is that it's more purposeful,' said Wembanyama in February. 'There's more pride in it. More stakes.' Giannis echoed the sentiment: 'I think that would be the most interesting and most exciting format. I would love that... I think it would be fun. That would be the best format.' As Silver confirmed, fans might finally get a fiercely contested All-Star Game again.
GMA Network
a day ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Silver says 2026 NBA All-Star game to have USA vs World format
Next year's NBA All-Star Game will feature a "USA versus the World" format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Wednesday. The move comes after last February's revamped tournament-style format with celebrity-picked rosters was seen as a flop by players and drew relatively low US television ratings. Asked on Fox Sports One about having a USA against the World format for the elite-level contest, the first word out of Silver's mouth was "Yes." "Next year, as part of our new media deal, the All-Star Game returns to NBC and it so happens that next season will be smack in the middle of the Winter Olympics," Silver said. "So the game will be on NBC and the very day we're on, the lead-in will be Winter Olympic events and coming out of the All-Star Game -- which is now going to be in the afternoon instead of the evening -- there will be more Olympic events. "So what better time to feature some form of USA against the world?" Such an All-Star format offers the prospect of Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this season's NBA Most Valuable Player from Oklahoma City, going against American Tyrese Haliburton of NBA Finals rival Indiana. It could offer LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry as US teammates against such global stars as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. Silver said while no format was set, the NBA looked at the success of the NHL's Four-Nations Face-Off last February, which gained great attention for a USA-Canada rivalry. "I'm not exactly sure what the format will be yet," Silver said. "Obviously paid a lot of attention to what the NHL did, which was a huge success." Silver also noted the US TV ratings success for last year's Paris Olympic basketball tournament, won by the US collection of NBA stars. — Agence France-Presse
France 24
2 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Silver says 2026 NBA All-Star game to have USA v World format
The move comes after last February's revamped tournament-style format with celebrity-picked rosters was seen as a flop by players and drew relatively low US television ratings. Asked on Fox Sports One about having a USA against the World format for the elite-level contest, the first word out of Silver's mouth was "Yes." "Next year, as part of our new media deal, the All-Star Game returns to NBC and it so happens that next season will be smack in the middle of the Winter Olympics," Silver said. "So the game will be on NBC and the very day we're on, the lead-in will be Winter Olympic events and coming out of the All-Star Game -- which is now going to be in the afternoon instead of the evening -- there will be more Olympic events. "So what better time to feature some form of USA against the world?" Such an All-Star format offers the prospect of Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this season's NBA Most Valuable Player from Oklahoma City, going against American Tyrese Haliburton of NBA Finals rival Indiana. It could offer LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry as US teammates against such global stars as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. Silver said while no format was set, the NBA looked at the success of the NHL's Four-Nations Face-Off last February, which gained great attention for a USA-Canada rivalry. "I'm not exactly sure what the format will be yet," Silver said. "Obviously paid a lot of attention to what the NHL did, which was a huge success." Silver also noted the US TV ratings success for last year's Paris Olympic basketball tournament, won by the US collection of NBA stars.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Son's intuition reveals Aussie Olympic gold medallist's pregnancy
Australian Winter Olympic gold medallist Torah Bright has announced she is pregnant with her third child. The 38-year-old former snowboarder has two sons with husband Angus Thomson — and she says it was their eldest who first revealed the latest addition. Bright said they are 'so excited' to become a family of five. 'The boys are hyped and so sweet with their baby growing in my belly!' she wrote. On Wednesday, Bright said they are not learning the gender until the baby arrives. 'But I'm feeling a third boy,' she said. The dual Olympic halfpipe medallist also shared that son Flow 'knew I was pregnant before I actually was'. 'A whole month before I conceived, he was telling people I had a baby in my belly,' Bright wrote. 'Maybe he already knows who this little soul is.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Bright said younger son Halo has also connected with the baby. 'Every night, Halo falls asleep holding my belly — and every morning, he wakes up and kisses it,' she said. 'Our hearts are expanding, and so is our family. So deeply grateful for this growing love. #PregnancyMagic #IntuitiveKids.' Bright made headlines in 2021 when she uploaded a photo of her breastfeeding baby Flow while performing a handstand to celebrate her first Mother's Day. 'Becoming a mother has unleashed something inside of me,' she wrote in the caption. 'It's deeply spiritual. It's primal. It's raw. it's fierce. It is pure.' The post immediately went viral, prompting Bright to address the negative reaction in a video. Bright shared an Instagram story clarifying the post. Credit: Instagram She said it was 'just a little bit of pure fun' and 'celebrating the bond between mother and child'. She also said she could 'understand how it's not everyone's taste' but lamented the judgement. 'Mothers, we need to encourage each other,' she said in the Instagram video. 'We need to lift each other up. We need to pay each other compliments. 'We need to support each other. We need to be each other's biggest cheerleaders because motherhood is so beautiful, but the reality is we are the only ones who know just how hard those hard moments are. 'And we need to have each other's back. Not compare each other and judge each other, because we all do think so differently. That's why it's so beautiful.' She finished the video by asking: 'But did anyone really think that's how I breastfed?'
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Son's intuition reveals Australian Olympic gold medallist Torah Bright's pregnancy
Australian Winter Olympic gold medallist Torah Bright has announced she is pregnant with her third child. The 38-year-old former snowboarder has two sons with husband Angus Thomson — and she says it was their eldest who first revealed the latest addition. Bright said they are 'so excited' to become a family of five. 'The boys are hyped and so sweet with their baby growing in my belly!' she wrote. On Wednesday, Bright said they are not learning the gender until the baby arrives. 'But I'm feeling a third boy,' she said. The dual Olympic halfpipe medallist also shared that son Flow 'knew I was pregnant before I actually was'. 'A whole month before I conceived, he was telling people I had a baby in my belly,' Bright wrote. 'Maybe he already knows who this little soul is.' Bright said younger son Halo has also connected with the baby. 'Every night, Halo falls asleep holding my belly — and every morning, he wakes up and kisses it,' she said. 'Our hearts are expanding, and so is our family. So deeply grateful for this growing love. #PregnancyMagic #IntuitiveKids.' Bright made headlines in 2021 when she uploaded a photo of her breastfeeding baby Flow while performing a handstand to celebrate her first Mother's Day. 'Becoming a mother has unleashed something inside of me,' she wrote in the caption. 'It's deeply spiritual. It's primal. It's raw. it's fierce. It is pure.' The post immediately went viral, prompting Bright to address the negative reaction in a video. She said it was 'just a little bit of pure fun' and 'celebrating the bond between mother and child'. She also said she could 'understand how it's not everyone's taste' but lamented the judgement. 'Mothers, we need to encourage each other,' she said in the Instagram video. 'We need to lift each other up. We need to pay each other compliments. 'We need to support each other. We need to be each other's biggest cheerleaders because motherhood is so beautiful, but the reality is we are the only ones who know just how hard those hard moments are. 'And we need to have each other's back. Not compare each other and judge each other, because we all do think so differently. That's why it's so beautiful.' She finished the video by asking: 'But did anyone really think that's how I breastfed?'
