A New NBA Season Begins

As the new NBA season begins, fans are eagerly awaiting to see their favorite players and teams in action. While there are many storylines to follow, one thing is certain – the level of competition will be high and the games will be exciting. Be sure to catch all the action by following these simple tips.

The Off-Season

It’s been a long, eventful off-season for the NBA. A lot of big names have changed teams, and there are a lot of new faces in new places. The landscape of the league has shifted, and it should be an interesting season. Let’s take a look at some of the off-season’s biggest story lines.

Free Agency

The NBA season is winding down, and that means it’s time for free agency. This is the period when players who are not under contract can sign with any team they choose. And it’s when teams can try to lure those players away from their current clubs with the promise of more money or a better chance to win. Free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year for NBA fans, as it can completely change the landscape of the league.

This year, there are a few big names that will be up for grabs, including Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving. And there are sure to be plenty of rumors and speculation about where they will end up. So if you’re an NBA fan, get ready for an exciting off-season!

The Draft

The NBA Draft is the most important event of the off-season for many basketball fans. It is the time when hopeful young players are selected by NBA teams to become professional basketball players. Many of these players will go on to have successful careers in the NBA, but for some, their time in the league will be short-lived. The draft is also a time for teams to make trades, as they try to improve their rosters for the upcoming season.

Training Camp

The new NBA season is just days away, and teams are preparing for training camp. This is the time when players report to camp to undergo physical and medical testing, and to start practicing for the upcoming season. Training camp is an important time for teams to gel and for players to learn the new plays and systems that their coaches will be implementing.

Pre-Season

The pre-season is a time for teams to gel and jell. Players are just getting back into the swing of things after a long summer break. Coaches use the pre-season to try out different lineups and combinations. They also use it to get a look at the young players on their team. The pre-season is important, but it is not as important as the regular season.

The Regular Season

It’s a new NBA season! The regular season runs from October 22 to April 10, covering a total of 1,230 games. During the regular season, each team plays 82 games: 41 home games and 41 away games. The regular season is followed by the NBA playoffs.

All-Star Game

The All-Star Game is an annual exhibition game played by the best players from the National Basketball Association (NBA). The game is usually held on the second Sunday in February and features a mix of players from the Eastern and Western Conferences. The All-Star Game was first held in 1951, and has been played every year since then with the exception of one year (1999) when the game was cancelled due to a league-wide player lockout.

Each conference is represented by 12 players, who are selected by a combination of fan voting, media voting, and player voting. The starters for each team are chosen by fan vote, while the remaining players are chosen by a vote among the head coaches of each conference’s respective teams. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players.

The All-Star Game is typically considered to be a fun event for both fans and players, as it allows for some of the league’s best players to showcase their skills in an informal setting. In recent years, however, some have criticized the game for being too lackadaisical and unimportant, compared to the intensity of the NBA’s regular season and playoffs.

The Playoffs

The Finals

Reigning champions the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals. The best-of-seven series will begin on Thursday, October 22 at 9 pm EST on ABC.

This will be the first time since 2010 that the Finals will be a rematch of the previous year’s championship series. The Lakers defeated the Heat in six games last season to win their 17th NBA title.

The two teams have met in the Finals 11 times, with the Lakers winning nine of those series. Their most recent meeting was in 2005, when the Heat, led by Dwyane Wade, won their first championship in franchise history.

The Lakers are seeking their sixth consecutive NBA title, which would tie them with the Boston Celtics for the most in league history. The Heat are looking to win their fourth championship overall and their second in franchise history.