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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reportedly wants to shorten NBA games from 48 minutes to 40 minutes, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix. The suggested adjustment would align the league with international FIBA and WNBA standards, which both feature 10-minute quarters instead of the NBA's traditional 12-minute quarters.
Bullets Forever notes that potential benefits include reduced injury risks and broadcasts fitting tighter two-hour windows. However, the writer also points out drawbacks, including fewer opportunities for bench players and greater difficulty for future players attempting to reach historic career statistical marks.
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