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NBA fans oppose Adam Silver's support for 40-minute games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

NBA fans oppose Adam Silver's support for 40-minute games

Summary

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's endorsement of shorter games recently sparked outrage among fans. Reports indicate he favors reducing game lengths from 48 to 40 minutes, aligning with international formats. Critics argue this change would jeopardize the sport's identity and affect historical comparisons, insisting it could 'literally ruin basketball.' Silver, who previously expressed similar views in January 2025, acknowledged concerns about altering game records but emphasized a preference for modern viewing habits and a two-hour game format. As debate resurfaces, there are no indications that the league plans to implement this change.

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By the Numbers

•Silver suggests reducing NBA games to four 10-minute quarters.
•Fans argue it would change the historical context of the sport.
•This idea was mentioned by Silver in January 2025.
•Critics include Pacers fans worried about statistical comparisons.
•No plans are currently in motion to implement the proposed game length.

Latest Updates

6:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This Would Literally Ruin Basketball,’ ‘Do Not Do That’ — NBA World Outraged As Adam Silver ‘Likes the Idea’ Of 40-Minute Games

What they're saying

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NBA fans are pushing back against the possibility of shorter games after a recent report suggested Adam Silver prefers reducing NBA contests from 48 to 40 minutes. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix recently discussed the commissioner’s preference, but the idea is not new, and Silver has openly supported it before.
— Yahoo Sports

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