Tuesday, September 17, 2024

NBA Faces the 'Impossible Task' of Satisfying All 30 Teams with Regular Season Schedule

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The NBA finds itself grappling with what has been described as "an impossible task" in creating its 82-game regular season schedule, according to a source involved in the process.

With 30 teams, each having unique preferences and varying internal perspectives, the challenge lies in crafting a schedule that accommodates all. "Each team has their own perspective on what they would like to see, and within each team, there are multiple perspectives," the source explained. "The league has to take all these views and try to create something that pleases everyone, which is inherently impossible."

The difficulty of this task has long been a hot topic within the NBA, as various sources revealed to The Arizona Republic. While the NBA doesn’t always achieve perfection, one source pointed out that “the better teams often receive a favorable schedule, while struggling teams tend to face tougher ones.” 

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The 2024-25 NBA regular season is set to commence on 22nd October, starting with an exciting doubleheader. The Boston Celtics will receive their championship rings before facing off against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Later that night, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will challenge LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

The process of creating this grueling 82-game schedule spans 10 months, involving hundreds of drafts. Work begins on opening night of the current season and concludes with the schedule’s release in mid-August.

“They’ve made significant progress in addressing past concerns, particularly around player health, rest, and ensuring the league offers the best product on the court,” said another source. The NBA strives to minimize injuries and optimize performance, with each draft considering these factors. 

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The Final Draft and Feedback Process

Teams receive the final schedule draft one week before its public release and are given a day to provide feedback. While some suggest giving teams the draft earlier, the NBA must account for factors such as national TV games, arena availability, free agency, and the draft. "It’s not like the schedule needs major changes by the time teams see it," one source commented, adding that the NBA's meticulous process ensures confidence in the final version.

Representatives from basketball, business, and medical teams offer feedback, which is then communicated to the NBA. In return, the league provides detailed metrics that help teams understand the schedule. "They provide data on factors like how many back-to-back games you have compared to your opponents, which gives peace of mind," a source said.

Adjustments to Travel and Scheduling

NBA teams generally prefer more weekend games, reduced travel during road trips, and more home games towards the end of the season. The league has addressed travel concerns by introducing the baseball-style format, where two teams play consecutive games in the same city. "Trips are shorter now," a source noted, highlighting that series games help minimize travel time.

Although not everyone is a fan of the series format, many agree it's better than multiple trips throughout the season. "They’ve become smarter with geographical scheduling," another source added.

Balancing the In-Season Tournament and Back-to-Backs

The 2024-25 season will see an increase in back-to-back games, rising from 13 in 2022-23 to 14.9. This is partly due to the introduction of the In-Season Tournament, now known as the NBA Cup. Feedback from teams has indicated that more back-to-back games impact player recovery time.

Some suggest extending the schedule further into July to alleviate these issues, but this would affect key offseason events such as the draft, free agency, and summer league. "That would come with its own set of complexities," a source remarked.

As the NBA continues to navigate the complexities of schedule-making, the league remains committed to balancing competition, player health, and fan engagement in the ever-evolving basketball landscape.

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