CLEVELAND, Ohio — Could shortening NBA games be the solution to the league’s load management problem? That provocative question from a listener sparked a fascinating discussion on the latest episode of Terry’s Talkin’ podcast, where Cleveland.com’s Terry Pluto and host David Campbell explored basketball tradition, player health and the surprising origins of the game’s fundamental structure.
“NBA players are always discussing load management. Would it help to shorten each quarter by two minutes?” asked listener Joe Curry from Youngstown, presenting a simple but radical proposal to address one of the league’s most contentious issues.