
The NBA has been flirting with the idea of an in-season tournament for a while. With that said, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium just provided an update on this concept.
Per the report from Charania, the NBA could implement an in-season tournament as early as the 2023-24 season.
The current framework for the in-season tournament would mean that cup games take place through November. Then, eight teams would advance to a single-elimination final in December.
The remaining 22 teams would continue with the regular season.
Every game played would be part of a normal 82-game schedule, for the exception of the two teams that make the finals for the in-season tournament. The final two teams that make it would have to play one extra game.
Here’s a recap of the current concept:
Charania added that the NBA and NBPA are still working to finalize this concept. The in-season tournament would include prizes for the eight teams that advance to the single-elimination round.
An in-season tournament could potentially shake up the landscape of the NBA.