We’re well into October, and normally it’s exciting times for basketball fans. With a new season upon us, every team enjoys a renewed enthusiasm, from the defending champions who are seeking to maintain their title all the way down to lottery teams who are anxious to see if their latest draft pick is the one who will get them back into the playoffs.
This year is different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA Finals just ended a week ago, the draft is still a month away, and no start date has been set for the next season as all the kinks, dates, and Collective Bargaining Agreement details get worked out.