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NBPA approves outline of 22-team format to complete NBA season in Orlando

The National Basketball Players association approved on Friday the outline of the NBA’s plan to finish the 2019-20 season in Orlando.

The decision green-lights the return of league play at the Walt Disney World Resort starting July 31, pending details.

“The Board of Player Representatives of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has approved further negotiations with the NBA on a 22-team return to play scenario to restart the 2019-20 NBA season,” a statement from the NBPA reads.

The statement also notes that the details still need to be hashed out.