Having the U.S. versus the world is getting closer to an NBA All-Star reality.

The NBA is closing in on finalizing another new format for this season’s All-Star Game, one in which three eight-man teams — two from the U.S. and one composed of international players — would square off in a round-robin tournament, a person with knowledge of the plan said Wednesday.

The league’s competition committee has reviewed details of the plan and reacted positively to the concept, said the person, who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the format has not been finalized by the league.

Having 16 All-Stars from the U.S. and eight from other countries would be in line with the current breakdown of NBA players.

An idea of having a simple U.S. vs. World game has also been tal

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