A possible framework for the NBA’s long-rumored in-season tournament has been revealed, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Charania reported Friday the NBA and NBPA are “still working to finalize” the future in-season tournament concept, which could be introduced as soon as the 2023–24 season.
Per Charania, current tournament plans call for a series of cup games that would run through November, with the top eight teams advancing to a single-elimination Final round held in December. All of the tournament games are set to be apart of the NBA’s 82-game schedule with an extra game added for the remaining two teams.