In a few weeks, on October 24, the first minutes of Victor Wembanyama will be particularly awaited on the floor of San Antonio. Monday October 2, the French giant participated in its very first media day and already appeared very sharp. Criticized for his appearance, the former Mets player has already gained between 5 and 7 kilos of muscle since training with the Spurs and displays his confidence. Since I’ve been in San Antonio, I’ve gained 10 to 15 pounds (between 4 and 7 kilos, Editor’s note). I try to stop there, not to take it too quickly. We are on the right path. My physical condition is much better than at any other time in my life.
Beyond the Frenchman, this season will be highly anticipated with several changes in the franchises including an unexpected one with the arrival of Blazers star Damian Lillard on the Milwaukee Bucks side to form an electric duo with Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks are now considered the big favorites for the season with obviously the defending champions Denver and the Phoenix Suns.
What are the dates for the 2023-2024 NBA season?
October 24, 2023 will officially start the NBA regular season which will end on April 14, 2024. The All-Star Game will take place on the weekend of February 16 and 18.
How do the playoffs work? (date, operation, play-in)
Each NBA franchise plays 82 games in the regular season. At the end of this regular season, the eight best franchises in each conference are ranked from 1 to 8. The 1st faces the 8th, the 2nd faces the 7th,… The winners of the first round advance to the conference semi-finals , the winners of the second round advance to the conference finals. The champions of each conference face each other in the NBA Finals. The series are played in the best of 7 games which are played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, since the 2013-2014 season.
Since the 2020-2021 season, play-in has appeared in the NBA in which the teams ranked 7th to 10th play a mini tournament. The 7th and 8th of each conference face each other in a match, where the winner is qualified in 7th position in the playoffs. The loser faces the winner of the match between the 9th and 10th in each conference, where the winner of the match qualifies for the playoffs in 8th place.
What are the NBA franchises?
In the NBA, there are 30 franchises divided into two conferences:
Western Conference:
- Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets
- Golden State Warriors
- Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Blazers
- Sacramento Kings
- San Antonio Spurs
- Utah Jazz
Eastern Conference:
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets
- Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia Sixers
- Toronto Raptors
- Washington Wizards
How does the All-Star Game take place?
Prestigious NBA event, the best players come together for a weekend. Several events are organized such as the three-point contest, the dunk contest, the “skills challenge” and at the end, a gala match between the superstars of the American basketball league.
Which NBA TV broadcast?
Holder of NBA TV rights, BeInSport broadcasts a game every NBA night. The “NBA Extra” show broadcast from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday analyzes NBA news.
How to follow the NBA in streaming?
To follow the NBA on a smartphone, tablet or computer, you will need to subscribe to the NBA application.
Who is the last MVP?
Nikola Jokic could almost have achieved the hat-trick, but the NBA preferred to award the title on May 3, 2023 to Joël Embid. The Sixers pivot was rewarded for his magnificent regular season. This is the third year in a row that the distinction has been awarded to a pivot.
What is the NBA’s record?
Founded in 1946, discover the NBA’s track record since 2000:
- 2023: Denver Nuggets
- 2022: Golden State Warriors
- 2021: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2020: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2019: Toronto Raptors
- 2018: Golden State Warriors
- 2017: Golden State Warriors
- 2016: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2015: Golden State Warriors
- 2014: San Antonio Spurs
- 2013: Miami Heat
- 2012: Miami Heat
- 2011: Dallas Mavericks
- 2010: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2009: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2008: Boston Celtics
- 2007: San Antonio Spurs
- 2006: Miami Heat
- 2005: San Antonio Spurs
- 2004: Detroit Pistons
- 2003: San Antonio Spurs
- 2002: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2001: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2000: Los Angeles Lakers