On Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced the approval by the Board of Governors of a competitive format to restart the season with 22 teams, starting tentatively on July 31.
How does that impact the Lakers specifically? Let’s discuss.
First and foremost, the NBA and NBAPA have been spending considerable time “with infectious disease specialists, public health experts and government officials to establish a rigorous program to prevent and mitigate the risk related to COVID-19, including a regular testing protocol and stringent safety practices,” the release states. Naturally, the safety of all involved in a return is of paramount importance.