The NBA has formally sent a proposal out to all 30 teams detailing some major changes that could see the light of day starting with the 2021-22 season.
Among the proposed changes are reducing the regular season length from 82 to 78 games, as well as an in-season tournament and changes to the playoffs. Check it out:
Sources: NBA has sent teams the proposal for 2021-22 season changes:
– 78-game regular season
– In-season tournament ($1M per player, $1.5M coaches pool for champion)
– Play-in tourneys for 7-8 playoff seeds
– Final 4 reseed in playoffs based on regular season records— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 21, 2019
Sources: NBA's in-season tournament format proposal: All 30 teams involved from late Nov. to mid-Dec.:
– Divisional games (4 home, 4 away) for group stage
– 6 divisional stage winners, plus 2 wildcards for knockout
– Quarterfinals at home market; semifinals/Finals at neutral site— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 21, 2019
How would you feel about any or all of these changes actually being implemented by the NBA?
