AP file photo by Jeff Chiu / NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said the league "went back to the drawing board" in changing the format for this year's edition of its All-Star Game, which is actually a mini tournament that will take place Sunday in San Francisco.

Adam Silver said on Wednesday that he was open to the idea of 10-minute quarters in the NBA. The idea would put the NBA in line with how long Olympic basketball and FIBA games are, both of which have 10-minute quarters. The topic came up during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” on Wednesday.

Red Auerbach once got ejected from an All-Star Game for arguing a call. Rick Barry and Bob Cousy each fouled out of All-Star Games twice, the only players who can say that.

The format, which is a change from the traditional Eastern Conference versus Western Conference, comes after All-Star game received heavy criticized and even deemed "unwatchable" by some. NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the new format will make All-Star weekend entertaining again.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver proposes a unique new format for future All-Star Games, aiming to shake up the annual showcase event.

With NBA All-Star weekend approaching, commissioner Adam Silver is reportedly seeking for two replacements after roster announcement.

The NBA seems to have its sights set on major players in Europe, but one team has already "locked up the market" in the France capital.

NBA All-Star game is right around the corner, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he's hopeful that this year will bring positive changes. In a chat on the 'Murph & Markus Morning Show,' Silver spoke candidly about the upcoming event and expressed optimism that they can find a formula that works.