How long is an NBA season?

The NBA regular season consists of 82 games per team, running from October to April. The playoffs then follow, with 16 teams competing in a best-of-seven elimination bracket until the NBA Finals in June.

How does the NBA playoff seeding work?

The top 6 teams from each conference qualify directly for the playoffs. Seeds 7-10 in each conference compete in a play-in tournament to determine the 7th and 8th playoff seeds.

LeBron's Last Stand: Are the Lakers Chasing a Ghost?

📅 March 17, 2026✍️ Sarah Chen⏱️ 3 min read

By Editorial Team · March 17, 2026 · Enhanced

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