NBA Draft Likely to Extend to Two Days from 2024: League Reports

NBA may follow NFL draft pattern, extending the event to increase TV viewership and allowing teams to utilise more time for both first and second round selections.

• The NBA is considering extending the draft to two days, with one round per night, as soon as 2024, according to reports from a recent meeting with general managers.
• This proposed change comes as team executives believe they could make better decisions with more time for both the first and second round selections.
• The current format allows teams five minutes to make their first-round selections and two minutes for the second round picks, which takes place from 8 p.m. to midnight ET in one evening.
• Second-round picks have become increasingly significant in the NBA, with notable picks emerging as key performers, such as Nikola Jokic and Draymond Green, revealing potential for more strategic selection process.
• The change will likely emulate the NFL Draft which is a three-day event, potentially increasing TV viewership and making the NBA Draft a more television-friendly spectacle.

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