Adam Silver Considers Shortening NBA Games to 40 Minutes

The NBA commissioner suggests reducing quarter length to align with global basketball standards and address viewership challenges.

Adam Silver proposed reducing NBA quarters from 12 to 10 minutes during an interview on The Dan Patrick Show
The change would align the NBA with international basketball formats like FIBA and the Olympics, which use 40-minute games.
Silver cited potential benefits such as shorter game durations for modern TV habits and reduced player fatigue over an 82-game season.
Coaches like Michael Malone and Tom Thibodeau criticized the idea, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the game's tradition and competitive integrity.
While Silver expressed personal support for the change, he acknowledged that it would require extensive discussion and is not currently under active consideration.