Next season will start around Dec 1. It wouldn’t surprise me if they started on Christmas. It’s basically the unofficial start of the season anyway. The finals will end in August.
Yeah I can't understand why they are waiting so long either myself. 22 teams invited to Orlando, 8 regular season games I believe. Then a postseason with play ins commences if the 9th seed is 4 or fewer games behind the 8th seed after the additional 8 regular season games are completed in both conferences. So for teams like the Warriors, T Wolves, Knicks, and Hawks among others, have a great summer.
It's not solely about money, it's determination. of playoff seedings. The league isn't going to give teams that are within striking distance of the 8th seed the shaft that easily.There playing the 8 regular season games because of some contractual agreement to get the TV money.
No one's talking about that, but that's the reason.
As usual just follow the money for these type of stupid decisions.
Starting the playoffs now with the 16 teams currently in would have been a ratings bonanza with nothing else going on.
The finals are slated to end mid October.
The teams that are playoff bound or have a chance for the 8th seed are playing. The lottery teams like GS, Det, Chi are done for the season.There playing the 8 regular season games because of some contractual agreement to get the TV money.
No one's talking about that, but that's the reason.
As usual just follow the money for these type of stupid decisions.
Starting the playoffs now with the 16 teams currently in would have been a ratings bonanza with nothing else going on.
Their level of play shouldn't be affected, they are used to no attendance.The WNBA is talking about a 22-game season starting July 24.
Nothing decided yet.
I think the players are owed one more check, but the owners haven't received the bulk of the TV money yet. The owners need the playoffs for their big money.They want Zion in for sure, but it's more then that.
It has something to do with the amount of regular season games played to get the money from their TV partners.
They were talking about this on visn a few weeks ago.
Next season will start around Dec 1. It wouldn’t surprise me if they started on Christmas. It’s basically the unofficial start of the season anyway. The finals will end in August.
I thought they should have went to the playoff also. I think the league wants to get away from October regular season games totally.But then when would 2021-2022 start? They need to reduce the 2020-2021 regular season otherwise the dog will keep chasing their tail. They are going to have to have a ton of back to backs. Starting this season so late is a mistake. Just go straight to a playoff.
I thought they should have went to the playoff also. I think the league wants to get away from October regular season games totally.
Your book might reserve the right to hold off until all 8 regular season games have been played, unless it was a team that didn't qualify for the postseason.Is there any reason offshores have not refunded NBA season win bets? In most cases, all 82 games must be played for action. The NBA has already acknowledged that will NOT be happening.
There used to be a lot of 3 in 4 nights, even 4 in 5 nights back in the 80's.They used to start right around Halloween then the players bitched and complained about too many back to backs. If they want less B2Bs, they have to start mid October. Personally, I like more B2Bs as they can create more opportunities.
There used to be a lot of 3 in 4 nights, even 4 in 5 nights back in the 80's.
Agreed.Am I the only one that thinks the NBA is missing a great opportunity to have the viewing to it self
Zero travel now should have the no need for any team having 2 days off. The playoffs should be done quickly instead of stretching it over 2 weekds.There's still a decent number of 3 games/4 nights. Just not as many as in the past. I have found teams tend to be blindly bet against in the second of a back to back. Lets say a team wins or loses big the previous night but no starter plays more than 30 minutes. Those teams still get bet against even though its likely nobody was overly fatigued.
Zero travel now should have the no need for any team having 2 days off. The playoffs should be done quickly instead of stretching it over 2 weekds.
Should be back to back, rest, back to back, rest, back to back, rest, game 7.
10 days at the most.
I would say start the season as planned. Otherwise this becomes a cycle that takes years to get back on track.Yes, for this season. I agree w/all points.
Fair Warning and I were talking about the following season. When should 2020-2021 start, with the current season getting pushed back so much. The further the start gets pushed back, the more B2Bs.
I would say start the season as planned. Otherwise this becomes a cycle that takes years to get back on track.
Keep the playoffs as tight as possible to allow for time off before the next training camp begins.