Players Bringing Guests To NBA Campus Face Restrictions

Earlier today, Shams Charania of The Athletic published a lengthy document disguised as an article that provided the league’s plan to resume the 2019/20 season. The six-phase plan will gradually take steps toward playing real basketball in Orlando and the NBA is taking every feasible step toward providing a safe environment for its players.

Part of that includes restrictions for players’ guests. They won’t be permitted on the campus through the first five phases and will only be allowed once the first round of the playoffs concludes. Here are some details on the guest situation:

  • Every remaining team following the first round of the playoffs will be allowed to reserve up to 17 guest rooms (one for every player, so if a club only has 15 men on the roster, then it will only be 15).
  • Players are responsible to pay for their guests’ housing. However, the cost of meals and COVID-19 testing will not be charged to players.
  • Guests will have to undergo three days of self-quarantine outside of the NBA campus. This can be done in the team’s home market or in Orlando.
  • If a guest does not return a positive COVID-19 test, then they may join the NBA campus. However, upon arrival in the bubble, the guest will have to quarantine for four additional days and receive testing each day.
  • Agents are not allowed to go unless that person is also a family member.
  • Once a guest leaves the campus, they are not allowed back in.
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