The NBA and the NBA Players' Association have come to an agreement to offer benefits for COVID-19 vaccinated players, coaches, and staff. In a memorandum released to the media on Wednesday, among the added benefits is that players no longer have to quarantine amid exposure to the virus—a protocol that has caused players to miss several games.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the adjustments to the NBA's COVID-19 protocols, which could finally appease the players after previously voicing out their displeasure.

In addition, if a whole team gets vaccinated against COVID-19, then team members are no longer to required to wear face masks in practice facilities. The whole squad can also leave the hotel with more freedom and can dine outdoors. All of the NBA's adjusted guidelines follow the most recent announcement by the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention for those who have been fully vaccinated.

Earlier this month, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who hopes to have more fans back in venues this season, said the league will not require players, staff, and personnel to be vaccinated. However, he has a good hunch that most will opt to do so (via Tim Bontemps of ESPN).

“The NCAA Tournament is going to be played this year, and again, without vaccinations for their players. To me, we'll make additional progress if players get vaccinated, but it certainly doesn't require that they all get vaccinated.”

There are no reports on how many NBA players, coaches, and personnel have been inoculated. But sources say a number of trainers, coaches, and other staff—those who have been deemed eligible by their respective states—have received their shots against COVID-19.