The Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry break down why they are so excited for the start of the new NBA season in Tournament Preview

The decision to use this structure for the NBA Season Tournament was made by league management over the summer of 2017, and it will have all 30 teams competing in 67 games for the NBA Cup.

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Several distinct formats. Various honors and awards. At various periods throughout the year. a competition with only one round of elimination, followed by a playoff with 30 teams.

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Stephen Curry of the Golden Warriors said this regarding the new format after discussing it with Steve Kerr: “New format that gives fans something to get excited about.” As gamers, it provides us with a motivation to do well.

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“I’m excited to coach and be part of it, and I think our players are excited to play in it,” said Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors. “I’m excited to be a part of it.”

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Prize for the NBA’s Regular Season Tournament

The NBA Cup champion team and its players will each receive a prize of $500,000. The members of the team that came in first place will each get $500,000, while those on the team that came in second will each receive $200,000. In the meantime, the individuals and teams that did not advance past the quarterfinals will each receive $50,000 and the losing teams from the semifinals will receive $100,000.

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Even though many people support the idea of holding a tournament, other people are resistant to the change, and a number of the players and coaches are curious about how everything will function, particularly in light of the schedule that has been established.