The NBPA noted they were working out details for the health and safety precautions in relation to COVID-19, which was very much a concern during the last season. Now, the NBA has revealed they are postponing multiple games in the 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19.
In the last week, the NBA has found teams like the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, and more struggling with keeping enough players on the court due to possible coronavirus concerns.The Heat were a specific focus, as the team has been struggling to meet the 8-man roster requirement by the league in order to play due to contract tracing after positive COVID tests within the organization. News of this also comes after Philadelphia 76ers’ Seth Curry tested positive for coronavirus this past week.