The NBA is rolling out an updated mask policy on Tuesday. Per the new protocol, dressed players on the bench must wear a mask until they enter the game. Associated Press contributor Tim Reynolds detailed the updated policy earlier today.
Among the new rules, which take effect Tuesday: players who are dressed for games and eligible to participate must wear a face mask until they enter the game, all players and coaches must wear face masks when outside the team environment if they are around other players and coaches, and players must report the names of any private trainer, therapist, chiropractor or other specialist who they work with outside of the team facility.