The NBA updated its COVID-19 protocols for the 2020–21 season on Monday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The league will now mandate all active players wear a face mask until they enter the game, per Charania. Players will also reportedly be "strongly recommended" to wear masks in the bench area after taking a seat on the bench during a game.
Monday's announcement from the NBA also addressed protocols outside of game action. The league will require all players to wear a mask when outside a team setting, mandating the same for all coaches as well as tier one and tier two staff members, per Charania.