The NBA is implementing a couple of rule changes and running a new in-season tournament this year. Here's what to know.
When the 2023-24 NBA season tips off Tuesday, a few things about the schedule and game itself will look a little different. The league is implementing a couple of rule changes, embracing a new stance on “load management” and running a new In-Season Tournament this year. If you tuned out for the offseason and are cramming on opening night eve like you’re back in high school, we’ve got you covered with the notes.
There are protections against season-ending injuries , near misses in minutes and bad-faith circumstances, The Athletic previously reported. Relatedly, NBA executive Joe Dumars that teams’ general practice of resting players to prevent future injury and extend careers — commonly known as “load management” — is no longer supported by scientific data held by the league.