NBA and NBPA discuss adding in-season tournament for as soon as next year
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- Potential tournament would cut current season to 78 games
- Commissioner inspired by similar events in European soccer
- ESPN report says tournament could be added for 2023 season
The NBA and the players' union are discussing making an in-season tournament part of the annual league calendar - an addition that could shorten the league season by four games, ESPN reported Sunday.
If the league and the National Basketball Players Association come to an agreement, the tournament could be added to the league calendar as early as the 2022-23 season, per the report.
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