Plan to play 2019-20 NBA season

[Ronin]

One key reason NBA may return with 22 teams: Players want regular-season games

Why that plan? For one, it gets more cities and more fan bases involved — and it happens to bring Zion Williamson and the Pelicans into the mix, a big television draw. It also could help a few teams reach a 70-game broadcast threshold with local broadcasters.

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/05/3...h-22-teams-players-want-regular-season-games/

 

[Superbone]

I'm ready!!! Bring it!

 

[Mainstreet]

So it looks like on Thursday June 4th (when the Board of Governors vote) is when we find out if the Suns are included provided a 22 game format is selected.

Why teams six games out of the playoffswould be included?

Ramona Shelburne explains.


Ramona Shelburne‏Verified account @ramonashelburne

Why six games? Because historically teams haven’t been able to come back from more than five games with this amount of games remaining on the schedule.

12:57 PM - 29 May 2020

 

[KurtCobain]

I just hope it happens soon.

 

[Chaplin]

Looks like the 22-team option is gaining steam. Looks like the Suns will be playing again boys...

 

[Mainstreet]

Reportedly Sarver supported OKC owner in bringing back all 30 teams.

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[95pro]

i'm the warriors wouldn't want to continue the season, they're getting healthier and a top pick.

 

[Mainstreet]

i'm the warriors wouldn't want to continue the season, they're getting healthier and a top pick.

If there is a play-in, I'm hoping the regular season standings apply for the draft (before the play-in) unless a team gets lucky in the lottery.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

If they bring back 22 obviously they can’t just play the next 6 games on their schedule. It will be interesting to see what they concoct.

 

[Mainstreet]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

ESPN Sources: As the NBA models a 22-team format for a July 31 resumption in Orlando, the proposed timeline for teams as the last possible date for an NBA Finals Game 7: October 12.
1:57 PM · Jun 2, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Adam Silver is going to propose 22 team format.

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[GatorAZ]

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Still a bit unclear. Are they completely wiping away the current standings?

 

[Mainstreet]

Still a bit unclear. Are they completely wiping away the current standings?

I thought it was unclear. I think reporters are trying to get ahead of the story.

It should be announced tomorrow when the board of governors meet.

 

[Mainstreet]

It sounds almost like it's decided if the voting supports it.

Looks like the Suns should be included with 13 Western Conference teams.

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[Mainstreet]

Adrian Wojnarowski

@wojespn
Sources: Joining the 16 current playoff teams in Orlando: New Orleans, Portland, Phoenix, Sacramento and San Antonio in the West and Washington in the East. If the 9th seed is more than 4 games behind the 8th, No. 8 makes playoffs; Fewer than 4 games, a play-in tournament.
8:31 AM · Jun 3, 2020

 

[Chaplin]

Bad thing is, Suns lose the first two games, they are pretty much eliminated. Guess we'll see a bunch of our G-Leaguers playing.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns should be healthy if they are serious about winning.

Portland should get some players back making them tough to beat.

 

[GatorAZ]

It sounds almost like it's decided if the voting supports it.

Looks like the Suns should be included with 13 Western Conference teams.

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if it’s based on current standing then it’s kinda pointless as we’re not making up 5 spots with only 8 games.

 

[Mainstreet]

if it’s based on current standing then it’s kinda pointless as we’re not making up 5 spots with only 8 games.

I would think there has to be a wild card possibility or it does seem pointless especially for the Suns although I understand Sarver supported the idea all 30 teams play.

 

[Mainstreet]

Every team is going to play 8 regular season games.

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[Mainstreet]

If I understand it correctly, the Suns would have to finish 9th in the Western Conference to even have a chance for a play-in.

 

[GatorAZ]

If I understand it correctly, the Suns would have to finish 9th in the Western Conference to even have a chance for a play-in.

That’s called the Zion Rule.

 

[Mainstreet]

That’s called the Zion Rule.

The Trail Blazers will have something to say about it. They should be healthy except for Hood.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Bad thing is, Suns lose the first two games, they are pretty much eliminated. Guess we'll see a bunch of our G-Leaguers playing.

I wouldn’t expect that. It’s valuable learning time for such a young squad, even after elimination.