Despite the pandemic, the NBA is the only major pro sports league that has not expanded its roster. That means, just like last year, the Detroit Pistons will only be able to put 15 players on its roster It can have an additional two players on two-way contracts. They can split time between the NBA and the G-League.
The NBA also is different than other pro leagues in that they have no injured reserved list. There can not be a sudden ‘sprained ankle’ so a young prospect can be stashed away.
Aggravating the roster problem this season is the status of the NBA’s minor league, the G-League.