The NBA has informed teams that, for the 2020-21 season, it prefer in-market competition with an amount of fans and reduced travel — instead of current bubble structures.
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The NBA also had a call with the league’s 30 general managers on Friday. The league office added the 2020-21 season dates remain fluid following the four-and-a-half month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources said. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are planning for a Nov. 18 NBA draft.
For next season, the NBA prefers in-market competition with reduced travel and an amount of fans — instead of the bubble environment it is playing in currently, according to sources.
The league is aiming for an 82-game regular season in 2020-21.
Not sure what in-market games with reduced travel an an amount of fans means. Maybe Lakers and Clipper play each other 82 times? Or Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, and Trail Blazers play each other 27 times? LOL.