Andrew Buller-Russ
Ever since 2010, the NFL Draft has taken place over three days, allowing the league to take advantage of more opportunities to rake in profits while turning the event into a fully promotable TV spectacle.
Now, the Association wants a similar model for the NBA Draft, and it could happen as soon as 2024.
According to Shams Charania, the NBA recently discussed the idea of turning the existing NBA Draft format into a two-day event, separating the first and second rounds on individual days instead of cramming the event all into one action-packed night.
While it may feel like a big proposal, the plan to add another day to the NBA Draft has been discussed by league executives before.
One of the main reasons behind the possible rule change is to give organizations more time to make quick decisions that could have big implications on their roster outlook.
Right now, teams picking in the second round have just two minutes to make their selection and announce it to the league before the allotted time passes. When trying to negotiate trades, having just 120 seconds to maneuver isn’t ideal, and it’s quite the difference from having five minutes to make a selection in the first round.
Sure, teams always try and prepare several picks ahead of time, but if one or several of their draft targets get selected right before their scheduled pick, paranoia can ensue. The goal is to not only make life easier on NBA organizations but also capitalize on the increasing interest in sports league draft events.
The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery is scheduled for May 12. The 2024 NBA Draft will take place on June 27, but if the league gets its way, we could have it spread out over two days instead.
With how successful the NFL has been in moving their draft to a three-day event, it makes sense for the NBA to try a similar method. Whether the results will be the same remains to be seen, but for now, the idea has potential.
