NBA All-Star Game no longer East vs. West

This season's NBA All-Star Game will be executed differently.

The league on Tuesday announced a number of changes to the format of the game and confirmed there will be no Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference at the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

Instead, two fan-voted captains will select their teams regardless of the players' conference affiliation — though each conference will still have 12 players in the overall pool.

“I’m thrilled with what the players and the league have done to improve the All-Star Game, which has been a priority for all of us,” NBPA president Chris Paul of the Rockets said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to putting on an entertaining show in L.A.”

In addition to playing for bragging rights, the winning team will also donate to a Los Angeles-based or national charity of its choice.

“We’re excited about the new All-Star format and appreciate the players’ willingness to try something new,” NBA president of league operations Byron Spruell said.

The 2018 All-Star Game is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 18 at the Staples Center. Fans can cast their votes beginning Christmas Day before TNT reveals the All-Star Game starters and captains on Jan. 18 and reserves on Jan. 23.