Steve Kerr Urges NBA to Cut 10 Games

Merlin sees Steve Kerr pushing hard for fewer regular-season games, urging the league to "play fewer games" and even suggesting cutting 10. Kerr says a shorter schedule would reduce back-to-backs, ease injuries, limit load management and late-season tanking, and generally sharpen competition. The sticking point is revenue — owners and the league office would have to accept less money. Merlin senses the argument is simple and persuasive but also tied to power and pay. Players and coaches will applaud the health payoff, while executives and broadcasters will resist any move that trims income. Expect negotiations, half-measures, and pilot fixes before a full 10-game rollback ever becomes real.