More Details Emerge On NBA Campus Plan

Details emerged about the NBA’s six-phase plan earlier today and more information is trickling in. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com (Twitter link), the league has confirmed it will not suspend the season again if some players test positive for COVID-19.

“The occurrence of a small or otherwise expected number of COVID-19 cases will not require a decision to suspend or cancel the resumption of the 2019-20 season,” the NBA Health and Safety protocol read.

Here’s more on the league’s return to play:

  • In the NBA campus, teams will have two rows on the bench and Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter links) relays what the protocol for those spots will be. The first row will have players and coaches. No mask will be required, though it’s recommended that coaches wear one. In the second row, other players and coaches will be required to wear a mask at all times unless the player is an active player.
  • Referees will not be required to wear masks on the court, Charania adds.
  • All players, team staff, and guests will be required to acknowledge in writing that they will adhere to all rules set forth by the league while on the NBA campus, Charania tweets. Failure to adhere to the rules could result in discipline that may include a warning, fine, suspension, or getting kicked off the campus.
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