No surprises: With a few changes, the In-Season Tournament is here to stay

NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated with certainty that the In-Season Tournament will return next season with some modifications. This announcement was made before the regular season game in Paris between the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The tournament will be adjusted in aspects such as playoff criteria, court design, and possibly the name of the event. Silver expressed satisfaction with the success and mentioned that they are in talks with television partners to evaluate the best time of the year and possible modifications to the format.

In addition, Silver is considering the NBA's return to Paris, both for the Olympics and for more NBA games next winter. With Victor Wembanyama leading a prominent French presence in the league, the French market has become crucial.

Wembanyama, who just notched his first NBA triple-double, leads a record 14 French players on NBA squads this season. Although it has not yet been confirmed, Silver is excited about the possibility of returning to Paris.

Finally, regarding the television negotiations, Silver reported that there are no updates, but anticipates more intense discussions in the next month as the exclusive negotiation period approaches.