The 2020-21 season has been a topic of heated debate the past few weeks as the NBA and NBPA have attempted to negotiate for a resolution on several different issues.
The primary one has been the actual start date as the league has been pushing for a Dec. 22 tipoff while the players association is advocating for a mid-January start. Beginning the season earlier allows for more revenue via primetime television spots, but it would also mean less rest, especially for a team like the Los Angeles Lakers that played until mid-October.
The original proposal called for a 72-game season, but when those games start have been a sticking point for both sides.