NBA

Report: NBA might schedule games with an ‘MLB style’ for 2020-21 season

Published by
Ryan Ward

The potential start date and details for the upcoming 2020-21 NBA season have become a hot topic of discussion as of late.

The rumors have been swirling over the last few weeks about when the season would start and how things will play out. The consensus right now is the season will begin on Dec. 22, but one interesting detail surfaced on Wednesday about scheduling.

In the MLB, teams play in a series format throughout the season. This consists of two teams playing consecutively in three- or four-game series before moving on to another opponent.

The NBA may adopt this format to drastically reduce travel for teams around the league during a 72-game campaign. If this happens, it will rule out the prospect of a season-long bubble.

Although this is an interesting development, the start date for the 2020-21 season seems to be something that some of the NBA’s star players are concerned about moving forward.

The process of getting the plan in place for the upcoming season seems to be moving quickly, but the backlash from players like LeBron James could halt the process or at least create problems for the NBA decisionmakers. The schedule may be the least of the league’s worries.

Ryan Ward

Ryan is a veteran sportswriter with nearly a decade of experience covering the NBA and NFL. He has also interviewed numerous players and coaches as a credentialed member of the media. Follow him on Twitter @RyanWardLA.

Published by
Ryan Ward

Recent Posts

Kobe Bryant’s old teammate viciously defends him against ‘bum on the court’ Chandler Parsons

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons made some comments regarding Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant…

4 hours ago

Joy Taylor seemingly takes shot at Donald Trump: ‘It’s a free country for a couple more days’

The U.S. will undergo a major change next week, with Republican politician Donald Trump set…

21 hours ago

Report: Rival officials believe Cavs’ interest in Cam Johnson is ‘more serious’ than just due diligence

The Cleveland Cavaliers have done more than enough to catch the attention of the NBA…

22 hours ago

‘We don’t want him back’: Sources close to Heat locker room get ready for Jimmy Butler’s return

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is eligible to return from his seven-game suspension on Friday…

23 hours ago

Evan Mobley feels like there is ‘more to come’ for him as a shooter: ‘My confidence keeps going up and up’

Cleveland Cavaliers fans have to be thrilled with the progress that big man Evan Mobley…

2 days ago

Lions head coach Dan Campbell shares one non-negotiable for his players: ‘You either have it or don’t’

The Detroit Lions were one of the best teams in the NFL in the 2024…

2 days ago