On Thursday, the NBA is expected to announce a Dec. 22 start to a 72-game schedule for 2020-21, ESPN reported Wednesday.
With the NBA’s board of governors and the players’ association scheduled to hold separate meetings Thursday, the sides are expected to complete details on a reduced schedule for next season.
ESPN reports the sides are in discussions on a salary escrow for players in the range of 18% for the next two years, with team representatives signaling they will approve the deal.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the board of governors are awaiting a formal acceptance of the Dec.