First off, let’s make it clear. No one, and I mean no one, knows if, when, or how the 2019-2020 season can be salvaged. More importantly, no one knows if, when or how the COVID-19 pandemic will come to an end. (Side note: stay safe and up to date here)
Nonetheless, the ideas to save the NBA have come in no short supply. The NBA could resume play with the playoffs and forego the remainder of the regular season. The NBA could shorten the playoffs by moving to a best-of-five or even a best-of-three format.
Plans have been drawn up that suggest a possible 24 team tournament to decide which teams make the playoffs.