Tag: 2020-21 NBA season
NBA unveils schedule for final weekend of regular season
As the NBA regular season draws to a close, the league has announced start times for the season's final two days. A 21-game slate will...
NBA GM survey released, Lakers voted as favorite to repeat
Defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are the clear cut favorites to win it all again in the 19th annual NBA GM survey. In the survey,...
NBA to have rapid COVID-19 testing
The NBA is planning to administer a daily point-of-care, rapid testing system for this upcoming season, according to Shams Charania. The results are expected in...
NBA warns of severe punishments for COVID-19 protocol violations
The NBA has warned teams that violations that lead to COVID-19 spread impacting other teams and causing schedule adjustments could result in "fines, suspensions,...
NBA planning for trade deadline in March
The NBA is targeting March 25 for its 2020-2021 season trade deadline, pending approval from the Board of Governors, according to Shams Charania. The target...
NBA trade season starts Nov. 16, other key dates announced
The NBA's trade moratorium will be lifted at noon ET on Nov. 16, meaning trade season begins and deals can be completed, according to...
NBA to have three or four-game preseason
The NBA is targeting Dec. 11-19 for 2020-2021 preseason and teams have the option of requesting three or four games, according to Shams Charania. Each...
NBA releases protocols for fans attending games next season
The NBA has sent its 30 teams a memo with protocols for eligible markets to host fans, according to Shams Charania. The number of fans...
NBA, NBPA reach agreement on CBA; free agency begins Nov. 20
The NBA and NBPA have reached an agreement on an amended collective bargaining agreement (CBA), according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agency will begin on Nov....
NBPA tentatively accepts NBA proposal to begin 2020/21 season on Dec. 22
It appears we could have NBA basketball on Christmas Day, folks. The Athletic's Shams Charania is reporting that the National Basketball Players Association has...
NBA expects a loss of up to $1 billion if 2020/21 season starts in...
The NBA reckons the 2020/21 season starting in January and, by extension, competing with the Summer Olympics could cause "significant financial turmoil," per Adrian...
NBA game presentation protocols for next season
The NBA has sent all 30 teams the game presentation protocols for the 2020-2021 season under the circumstances of limited or no fans. The protocols...
Report: NBA wants play-in games in the future
After a successful NBA restart that included a new play-in game for the last spot in the Western Conference playoffs, the league wants to...
Adam Silver rewards NBA employees with $1,000 bonus
After the NBA was able to finish its historic, unprecedented season, commissioner Adam Silver understands that he isn't the only one that deserves credit. In...
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says next season won’t start until 2021
Adam Silver opened up on how and when the 2020-21 season will get underway, in his recent interview with CNN. The NBA Commissioner admitted that...