Plan to play 2019-20 NBA season

[Mainstreet]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

Among teams left out of Orlando resumption, some members of NBA’s Board of Governors disagree with 22-team format - but do plan to cast “yes” votes on call starting soon, sources tell ESPN. Proposal requires three-fourths support. It's expected to clear that hurdle with ease.
8:56 AM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

I wish the teams who have a play-in had an equal chance to make the playoffs via a tournament. It would be more exciting that way.

 

[GatorAZ]

I wouldn’t expect that. It’s valuable learning time for such a young squad, even after elimination.

Unless like Chap said we flame out early. We’ll see the same zombie basketball from the Suns to finish out we do every year.

It’s important to win our first game.

 

[GatorAZ]

I wish the teams who have a play-in had an equal chance to make the playoffs via a tournament. It would be more exciting that way.

The fact the Wizards can make up and game and a half on Orlando and force a play in scenario is laughable.

 

[Mainstreet]

The fact the Wizards can make up and game and a half on Orlando and force a play in scenario is laughable.

They had to get at least one Eastern Conference team in a play-in somehow.

I'm wondering if a play-in will effect the regular season standings if Suns should win. Wish the current season standings would not change.

 

[Mainstreet]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

NBA has set an August 25 Draft Lottery and October 15 Draft, sources say.
10:46 AM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Format approved for 22 team format on 29-1 vote.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

The NBA’s Board of Governors has voted to approve the league’s 22-team format to restart the 2019-2020 season in Orlando, source tells ESPN.
10:54 AM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Portland reportedly voted against the 22 team format.

 

[Mainstreet]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania

Sources: The NBA informed the Board of Governors of scheduled dates: - Training camp: June 30, July 7 travel to Orlando - 2019-20 season: July 31 - Free agency: Oct. 18 - 2020-21 targets: Nov. 10 training camp, Dec. 1 opening night (can remain fluid)
11:13 AM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

As the Knicks season ends now, President Leon Rose will soon begin his search for a new head coach -- with Tom Thibodeau a frontrunner out of the gate, sources tell ESPN.
11:24 AM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

So the draft is on October 15th and free agency begins on October 18th.

 

[Mainstreet]

The NBPA has a conference call on Friday to approve the 22 team schedule.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

The NBPA’s team player representatives have a conference call set for Friday to approve the league’s 22-team plan on restarting the season, sources tell ESPN.
11:41 AM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Again to review some key dates. The draft is scheduled for October 15th.

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[Mainstreet]

Here is a summary of important dates for this season and next season.

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[Mainstreet]

ESPN has a link to the story.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29267294/source-nba-approves-plan-return-orlando

 

[Mainstreet]

Less a last minute snag, NBA basketball and the Suns are back!

 

[Mainstreet]

If I'm understanding this correctly, the lottery standings will be based on team records through the March 11th date.

This is what I was hoping.

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[Superbone]

Thanks for all the info, Main, but it's 22 teams, not games. You said 22 games in 3 or 4 posts.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Again to review some key dates. The draft is scheduled for October 15th.

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what the... they're giving the players 1 month off before next season?

 

[Mainstreet]

what the... they're giving the players 1 month off before next season?

I've seen season end listed as October 12th and next season listed as December 1st but I've seen it listed December 25th as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

These are the dates from MSN:

• June 15: International players return to markets
• June 21: All players report
• June 22: Coronavirus testing begins
• June 30: Beginning of training camps
• July 7: Travel to Orlando
• July 31: Beginning of restarted 2020-21 season
• Aug 25: NBA Draft Lottery
• Oct. 12: Game 7 of the NBA Finals (if necessary)
• Oct. 15: NBA Draft
• Oct. 18: Start of free agency
• Nov. 10: Training camps for 2020-21 season begin
• Dec. 1: Opening night for 2020-21 season

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nb...ba-draft-beginning-of-next-season/ar-BB152TqG

 

[Dback Jon]

what the... they're giving the players 1 month off before next season?

Yeah - I noticed that as well - awfully quick turnaround

 

[Mainstreet]

The G-League is cancelling the rest of the season.

@ShamsCharania

The NBA G League is canceling the remainder of its season, sources tell

@TheAthleticNBA
@Stadium
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1:59 PM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Robert Sarver will be on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM at 3 pm today.

Kellan Olson
@KellanOlson

Suns owner Robert Sarver will be on

@BurnsAndGambo
at 3 p.m.
2:37 PM · Jun 4, 2020

 

[Yuma]

I've seen season end listed as October 12th and next season listed as December 1st but I've seen it listed December 25th as well.

So before all this happned, there was talk of moving the season start to 12/25/2020 for the player's health. I don't think that ever got set in stone. I believe it was something the league was considering. I remember most sports analysts were saying they did not watch the NBA until those Christmas games anyway.