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Report: Orlando is 'Clear Frontrunner' to Host 2020 NBA Postseason

Orlando has emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2020 NBA postseason, according to The Athletic's Sam Amick and Shams Charania.

The NBA is continuing to explore contingencies for the resumption of the 2019-20 season, and the league is reportedly looking to host the playoffs in one or two quarantined sites. Las Vegas and Orlando are the most likely cities to host the playoffs, though Orlando apparently has some structural advantages.

"Disney World has the hotel space and basketball-ready venues necessary to get this job done," Amick wrote. "The fact that it’s private property could make it easier to control the outside element, which is a major bonus when it comes to limiting interactions between NBA personnel and the public.