Bill Simmons criticizes NBA's 82-game schedule amid player injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Bill Simmons has called for a reevaluation of the NBA's 82-game regular-season schedule during his podcast, citing a rising number of player injuries early in the 2026-27 season. He argues that the lengthy schedule adversely affects the quality of basketball, as players lack adequate time for practice and recovery. Prominent players such as Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams are currently sidelined due to injuries. Simmons proposes reducing the total games to 70, questioning if this would financially burden a thriving league. Meanwhile, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reportedly favors shortening game lengths from 48 minutes to 40, although similar financial concerns exist around this idea. Both discussions continue to highlight issues surrounding player health and league structure.
- •Simmons advocates for reducing the NBA schedule from 82 to 70 games.
- •Several star players, including Edwards and Williams, are injured this season.
- •Simmons criticized the scheduling demands affecting team practices.
- •Adam Silver reportedly supports reducing game lengths to 40 minutes.
- •Debate continues over player health and the NBA's traditional format.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Simmons gets 100% real on NBA’s 82-game schedule
"Bill Simmons has called for the NBA to reconsider its 82-game regular-season schedule amid a growing number of injuries to star players early in the 2026-27 campaign, questioning whether the league’s financial success has prevented meaningful changes. Speaking during a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons criticized the demands […] The post Bill Simmons gets 100% real on NBA’s 82-game schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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