The NBA is going to be taking the necessary precautions to prevent any safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic during the upcoming season. So much so, the league just sent a 158-page memo to teams to update them on the health and safety plans, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Unlike the NBA restart from earlier this year, the league isn't going to be conducting a bubble this season. Therefore, the NBA is making sure they are doing everything they can to avoid the same issues that have occurred within the NFL and the MLB.

When players travel to games, they tend to eat at restaurants in the city they are playing in. With the risks that come with COVID-19, teams are only allowed to dine in approved eateries that the league has deemed as safe.

In addition, the NBA is attempting to limit the number of indoor gatherings that teams partake in during the season. Similar to the restaurants, the league has laid out what indoor activities are permitted this season.

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Also, with teams needing to travel for away games, the NBA is doing everything they can to make sure they utilize the safest travel protocols. The league wants to give players some freedom in doing what they please, but they also understand it's best to avoid any chances of contracting COVID-19.

Lastly, Stadium's Shams Charania reported that the NBA is discussing avenues for players and coaches to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes safe and effective.

With the preseason beginning on December 11, there have been a few players that are forced to quarantine due to COVID-19, including Mike Conley of the Utah Jazz. Even though the NBA realizes that there will likely be positive cases during the season, they want to lay out a clear set of guidelines for their players.