There is really little sense speculating on when the NBA will return as the league’s coronavirus suspension rolls into its third week. The crisis has largely shut down the United States, and there remains caution whether the 2019-20 season will resume at all, let alone by June 1. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be consideration for how the season will pan out if games are played in the coming months.
Players and coaches aren’t stopping their preparation for a potential run to the Finals. The questions surrounding the Lakers, Bucks, Clippers and other championship contenders are the same that existed less than a month ago.