NBA Tournament

Can somebody tell me what this is for ? Do you make the playoffs if you win or something. Almost seems like NBA is going the way of soccer where you don't know if it's reg season or some stupid tourny .

It's just for bragging rights/ratings. All of the games count in the regular season standings, except the title game.

Players on the winning team get $500,000 each. It was made to compete with the NFL in December and November.
Have you ever watched the Premier League from England. All English football teams play for a Cup during the season seperate from regular season. The top 4 play in the Champions league against other European teams and the 5th place team plays in the Europa. Same idea only the NBA tournament games count toward the regular season. Some of the EPL play in 3 tournaments besides regular schedule in season. That doesnt include international play!

Yeah I love the idea and like that they've used it as an opportunity to throw on new uniforms and make the court look crazy. Brings a little bit more value to games that are otherwise just 1 of 84.