When Does the 2021 NBA Season Start?
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The 2021 NBA season is set to start on December 22nd.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
When is the 2021 NBA season?
The 2021 NBA season is tentatively scheduled to begin on December 22, 2020 and end on May 16, 2021. The regular season will span 72 games, instead of the usual 82, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The postseason is expected to start in late May and conclude in mid-July.
Why was the 2020 NBA season postponed?
The 2020 NBA season was postponed on March 11th, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made after several players tested positive for the virus and it was clear that the virus was a threat to the health and safety of players, staff, and fans.
The NBA season is now set to resume on December 22nd, 2020 with a 72 game schedule.
How many games will be played in the 2021 NBA season?
The 2021 NBA season is scheduled to start on December 22, 2020 and last until May 16, 2021. A total of 72 regular season games will be played in the upcoming season.
What are the new rules for the 2021 NBA season?
This year, the NBA plans to have a 72-game regular season. The season was originally supposed to start on October 16, 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was pushed back to December 22, 2020. The playoffs are expected to start in late May and end in early July.
There are a few changes for the 2021 NBA season:
-The All-Star Game will not be played
-Teams will be allowed to carry up to 17 players on their roster (instead of the usual 15)
– each team will play 3 preseason games (instead of the usual 4 or 5)
-The regular season will end on May 16, 2021
What teams are expected to be the best in the 2021 NBA season?
It’s official. The 2021 NBA season will tip off on December 22, 2020.
With the offseason in full swing and training camps underway, it’s time to start looking ahead to the upcoming season.
There are a lot of question marks heading into the 2021 campaign, but there are also a number of teams that look like they could be contenders.
In the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks are the team to beat. They lost in the Conference Finals last year, but they should be even better this season with the addition of Jrue Holiday.
The Brooklyn Nets are also a team to watch in the East. They have two of the best players in the world in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and they added another All-Star in James Harden this offseason. If they can stay healthy, they could be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time.
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics are also expected to be near the top of the conference standings. Both teams have a lot of talent and should be in contention for a spot in the NBA Finals.
In the Western Conference, it looks like it will once again come down to two teams: The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. These two teams met in last year’s Conference Finals, with the Lakers coming out on top en route to an NBA title.
The Lakers lost Dwight Howard and Rajon Rondo this offseason, but they replaced them with Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder. They also have one of the best players in basketball in LeBron James, so it’s hard to count them out.
The Clippers, meanwhile, made some big changes this offseason as well. They traded for Paul George and added Serge Ibaka and Luke Kennard through free agency. They also have two superstars in Kawhi Leonard and George that make them a force to be reckoned with both offensively and defensively.
The Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets are also expected to contend for a spot in the Western Conference Finals. All three teams have a lot of talent and should make some noise come playoff time
