The National Basketball Association (NBA) stands atop as the premier professional basketball league in the world. Originating in 1946, the NBA has an iconic legacy that spans nearly eight decades.
The league has evolved from humble beginnings into a global phenomenon, featuring athletes with unparalleled athleticism and fierce team rivalries. Its growth into the most watched basketball league worldwide is a testament to the thrilling brand of basketball it consistently delivers.
At its core, the NBA is home to the best basketball talent on the planet. From the breathtaking skills of Michael Jordan to the sheer dominance of LeBron James, the league always features the world's best players.
While reigning 100 meters world champion Noah Lyles scoffs at NBA teams calling themselves "World Champs," maybe they're just saying, "We were so good in our championship year that we can beat every other team in the world.” That makes the NBA teams world champs, figuratively speaking of course!
NBA regular season duration
The 2023/24 NBA regular season will run for 5 months and 22 days. It kicked off on October 24, 2023, and will conclude on April 14, 2024.
The NBA season duration in weeks is 24 weeks and 6 days which totals 174 days of thrilling basketball action.
How long is the NBA preseason?
Usually, the NBA preseason is held for two weeks. Every year, the preseason is held approximately 10 days before the official NBA regular season tips off. This preparatory period allows hoopers to fine-tune their skills and get in game-ready shape for the NBA regular season.
The preseason before the 2023/24 NBA season was held in October 2023 from the 5th to the 19th. The 2023 preseason featured three international games, with two hosted at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and one at the WiZink Center in Madrid, Spain.
How long is the NBA In-season tournament?
The 2023/24 NBA in season tournament was 1 month and 7 days long.
In a groundbreaking addition to the NBA calendar – the In-season tournament was held from November 3 to December 9, 2023.
The 2023/24 NBA In-season tournament spanned across 37 days in total, and the Los Angeles Lakers emerged victorious, with LeBron James winning the tournament MVP award.
How long are the 2024 NBA Playoffs?
The 2024 NBA playoffs will take center stage from April 20 to June 23, 2024. It has been decided that the thrilling playoffs will culminate in Game 7 (if required) of the Finals on June 23.
How long is the NBA season including playoffs?
The 2023/24 NBA season including playoffs last for exactly 8 months, covering 244 days, or 34 weeks and 6 days.
FAQs
A: The NBA preseason typically lasts for about two weeks in the month of October, serving as a precursor to the regular season tip-off.
A: The NBA In-season tournament spans approximately one month and two weeks, providing teams with a unique competitive opportunity during the regular season.
A: The NBA regular season consists of 82 games for each team before the playoffs commence.
A: A regular NBA season usually spans around 25 weeks, starting from the last week of October to mid-April.
A: The NBA season this year is scheduled to run for 5 months 22 days. The 2023/24 NBA season started on October 24, 2023, and will conclude on April 14, 2024.
