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NBPA tentatively approves plan for 2020-21 season to start Dec. 22, playing 72 games

It looks like the new upcoming 2020-21 NBA season tips off in 47 days.

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) confirmed that the organization had “tentatively approved a start date of Dec. 22” and played a reduced 72-game schedule.

“Additional details remain to be negotiated, and the NBPA is confident that the parties will reach agreement on these remaining issues relevant to the upcoming season,” NBPA said in a statement.

According to ESPN, the league believes if the season starts Dec. 22, it’ll be financially beneficial.

“The league believes that a Dec.