When Is the NBA Restarting?

The NBA regular season was supposed to end on April 15th, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the league is planning to restart the season on July 30th. Here’s what you need to know about the NBA restart.

Introduction

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is an American professional basketball league. It was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[1] The NBA consists of 30 teams, and is a member of the USA Basketball (USAB) which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The NBA is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, and is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world.[2][3][4] The regular season runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. The NBA playoffs begin in April every year, with the top eight teams in each conference competing for the NBA championship.[5]

The NBA’s original plan

The NBA is planning to restart its season on December 22, 2020. The league was originally supposed to start its season on October 22, 2020, but the date was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA is currently in the process of finalizing its plans for the 2020-21 season, which will be released at a later date.

Why the NBA is restarting now

The decision to restart the NBA came down to money. The league stands to make billions of dollars from broadcasting rights and merchandise sales, and it didn’t want to miss out on that revenue.

But there are other factors at play, too. The NBA is a global brand, and its players are some of the most recognizable athletes in the world. That’s why restarting the season is seen as a way to send a positive message during a time of turmoil.

And then there’s the competitive factor. The NBA is a league of superstars, and many of its players are eager to get back on the court and prove they’re the best. That desire was on full display when players started campaigning for the season to resume.

So, in short, the NBA is restarting because it’s good for business and because its players want to compete.

How the NBA is restarting

After much discussion, the NBA has decided to restart their season on July 30th.
This will be a unique situation, as the NBA will be finishing their season in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
All games will be played in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
There will be 22 teams total participating in this “bubble” environment.
These teams include:

– Milwaukee Bucks
– Toronto Raptors
– Boston Celtics
– Miami Heat
– Indiana Pacers
– Philadelphia 76ers
– Brooklyn Nets
– Orlando Magic
– Washington Wizards
– Charlotte Hornets Atlanta Hawks Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets Houston Rockets Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma City Thunder Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Utah Jazz

Each team will play 8 regular season games to determine seeding for the playoffs. The playoffs will follow the traditional format.
The NBA Finals are slated to end no later than October 13th.

What this means for the future of the NBA

The NBA Board of Governors voted Thursday to approve a plan to restart the 2019-20 season in late July at the Disney Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. The decision comes after months of negotiations between the league and the National Basketball Players Association over how to resume play amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The vote was unanimous among the 30 team owners, according to a person familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.

The league will now move forward with a plan to hold an eight-game regular season beginning on July 30, followed by a playoff tournament that would crown a champion in early October. All games will be played without fans in attendance.

The restart will come nearly five months after the league was forced to suspend play on March 11 due to the pandemic. The health and safety of all participants remains paramount, and strict guidelines will be in place when play resumes. Players will be isolated from the general public at a designated hotel, and team staff will undergo regular testing for coronavirus.

The decision to resume play comes as many other professional sports leagues are still grappling with how to proceed amid the pandemic. Major League Baseball is planning to start its season next month, but without fans in attendance, while the National Hockey League and National Football League are still weighing their options for their upcoming seasons.