The NBA is considering a non-traditional first round with a group stage format one of the possibilities. League sources tell The Ringer that the belief is that it could create more interest among casual fans of the NBA.

Ratings for the first round were down significantly last season as there were two sweeps, only two Game 6s, and only one Game 7.

League sources have consistently said during the past few weeks that games will likely resume with the playoffs, but that has yet to be determined.