The NBA has allowed its teams to open their practice facilities on May 8, provided that their state has lifted its stay-at-home restrictions.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, a total of six assistant coaches can supervise workouts but no more than four at one time.
Sources: NBA has informed its 30 teams that practice facilities can open May 8 if market is no longer subject to restrictions. Update: Total of six assistant coaches/player development personnel now able to supervise individual's workout; no more than four at one time.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 7, 2020
However, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, head coaches will not be allowed to observe the workouts.
Head coaches will not be allowed to participate or observe the player workouts, per sources. https://t.co/6gv87tl6G4
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 7, 2020
Earlier, the NBA demanded that, upon the opening of teams’ practice facilities, players wear facemasks at all times except when working out. Coaches and trainers must wear gloves and practice physical distancing of at least 12 feet.
Sources: When NBA’s facilities open as soon as May 8, players must wear facemasks at all times, except when in physical activity; staffers working with players must wear gloves; physical distancing of at least 12 feet.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 27, 2020
In the past, players hold their workouts in practically any practice facility. However, the NBA announced that it won’t be allowed this time around. Players can only workout in their team’s facility.
Teams were also informed today that players are not allowed to use any practice/training facility for workouts other than his NBA team. https://t.co/AKaXnfmJoe
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 27, 2020
Amid these announcements, it is still unclear whether or not the 2019-20 season will resume. The NBA has always maintained their stand that the safety and well-being of its personnel and the general public is their main priority.
Over the past months, rumors have been mushrooming that the league is looking for an isolated place to hold its games and at the same time, house the players and staff.
Recent reports reveal that The MGM Grand in Las Vegas wants to host the resumption of the 2019-20 season, as the venue can accommodate the players and their families. There are also talks that games could be held in the Walt Disney Resort in Orlando, where a number of basketball courts and hotels are located.
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