Adam Silver is expected to take the NBA in a more innovative direction when he takes over for David Stern as commissioner on Feb. 1.

One idea that has been floated is a elimination tournament involving the four teams with the best record at the All-Star break.

The games wouldn't count in the regular season standings, but would create an entertainment boost to begin the second half.

The tournament would presumably take on a guise similar to special cups that club soccer teams play for during the season.