The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have forced teams to take unprecedented action in an effort to save the 2019-20 NBA season.
They have seemingly taken one step closer to a return to action by allowing teams to open their practice facilities in states where there are more lax stay-at-home orders. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers do not appear to be among the first wave of teams that will be allowed back after petitioning with their own local government.
The Lakers are seemingly set up to be at a disadvantage with other teams already getting back into the swing of things.