The NBA has implemented new rules that will allow players, coaches and the team’s basketball staff a bit more freedom, especially when they’re on the road.
Under the new rules, masks will not have to be worn at the practice facilities, there’s more flexibility for players and staff to leave the team hotel on road trips, in-person team meetings will be allowed, meals can be served on all team flights, players and the staff can dine indoors or outdoors at restaurants, and PCR test can be done before 5 p.m.
Also, for players who decide to take the COVID-19 vaccine — two weeks past the final vaccine dose — there will be no testing on off days, in-person sponsorship and attending marketing events will be allowed, and there will be no quarantine due to contact tracing.