The NBA and National Basketball Players Association appear headed for an agreement on resuming the 2019-20 season in late July, despite a faction of players who are reportedly skeptical about returning to action for a number of reasons, including the coronavirus pandemic and the current social justice movement.
For better or worse, there will be basketball again. So, where did we last leave the NBA? The following is a Cliff’s Notes version of the 2019-20 campaign so far, in context of how it impacts a resumption of play.