NBA Return to Play Protocol

For those who like maps, here is a map of the NBA's proposed Disney set-up
NBA has obtained the six-phase health/safety manual summary for resumed 2019-20 season:

NBA players have been notified that any player who chooses not to play in resumed 2019-20 season must notify his team by June 24, Compensation would be reduced by 1/92.6 for each game missed. Two categories of non-participating NBA players who will not have their salary reduced: “Protected Players” and “Excused Players,” whom are believed to be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 from team/experts. June 25 deadline for excused absence.

NBA players have been informed that anyone who leaves the Orlando campus (without prior approval) will be subject to: - 10-14 day self-quarantine - Reduction in compensation for games missed - Enhanced testing (deep nasal swab)

Resumed 2019-20 NBA schedule for preseason: July 22-29: Teams will play three scrimmage games against other NBA teams residing in their same hotel.
NBA teams Disney hotels based on seeding:
Disney Hotels
NBA teams have been informed of required positions for 35-person traveling party: athletic trainer; strength/conditioning coach; equipment manager; team security official. Each team can include a player’s private personal trainer, massage therapist, or security.
In NBA's ORL campus: 
- Hotel amenities: players-only lounge (NBA 2K, TVs, gaming), pool/trails, barbers, manicurists
- 24-hour VIP concierge 
- Daily entertainment: Movie screenings, DJ sets, video games, ping pong, pool, lawn games 
- Players can attend other games

The NBA will have two rows on the bench: 
- First row: players and coaches; no mask required, but recommended that coaches wear masks 
- Second row: other players and coaches; must wear masks at all times (unless active player)
- NBA Refs will not be required to wear masks, sources say.

Per NBA health and safety protocols for return: All players, team staff and guests will be required to certify in writing that they will adhere to all pre-arrival rules and league rules while on campus. Failure to comply with protocols subjects a player to potential discipline such as warning, fine, suspension, and/or removal from the campus.

NBA protocol for positive corona virus test result: 
- Enter immediate isolation/separate location — “Isolation Housing” 
- Retest to confirm positive 
- Exit isolation after consecutive negative tests and return to activities

The NBA will create an anonymous hotline to report potential violations of protocols in Orlando.

NBA has sent teams a visual of court/workout arrangements in Orlando

NBA players‘ game day schedule in the Orlando bubble for 2019-20 season resumption

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