Even without a bubble in which to isolate its players from the rest of the world, the NBA is forging ahead with plans for the 2020-21 season.
And here’s the thing, the NBA is fully expecting for the coronavirus to touch the league once again. A certain number of players, coaches, staff, or even their family members will inevitably contract the virus. What the NBA is hoping is that it can contain the number of cases to a manageable degree and still finish the season and the playoffs by the end of July.
In a memo sent to teams this week, the league office detailed safety protocols and guidelines for 2020-21 season.