Mark Cuban cleared the air with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer during the NBA’s ownership meetings, and then proposed adding a bigger playoff field.
The Mavericks owner also proposed a new playoff format featuring 10 teams per conference according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News:
On CyberDust, @mcuban reveals that he proposed 10-team playoffs to fellow owners. pic.twitter.com/ZF6T1EoyPe
— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) July 16, 2015
Such a scenario would likely require a bye for two teams, or a play-in scenario consistent with the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.