NBA Board of Governors Approve 22-Team Return-to-Play plan with 29-1 Vote; Blazers reportedly voted Against
UPDATE (1:20 p.m.) CJ McCollum gives some insight on why Portland voted no.
We play for an ownership group that actually listens to its players and has a backbone. We voiced what we felt was the best option and they followed our lead. I commend our front office and Jody Allen. https://t.co/mAj5EzeiUh
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) June 4, 2020
UPDATE (12 p.m.): NBA releases full statement on how season will restart, formats and important dates.
The NBA announces its plan for 22 teams to resume the 2019-20 season pic.twitter.com/YGppxCPlzz
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) June 4, 2020
ORIGINAL POST: The NBA Board of Governors approved the 22-team plan to resume the NBA season in Orlando on their call Thursday morning, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Wojnarowski reported that the vote passed 29-1, and Charania reports the Trail Blazers are the only team to vote against the plan.
Sources: Portland was the lone team that voted against the 22-team format. https://t.co/WxxADXEkNb
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2020
Exactly why the Blazers voted against the 22-team plan is currently unknown. We’ll update you if we learn more.
Under the plan, the season will restart on July 31 with a goal to start the 2020-21 season on Dec. 1, according to Charania.
Sources: The NBA informed the Board of Governors of scheduled dates:
– Training camp: June 30, July 7 travel to Orlando
– 2019-20 season: July 31
– Free agency: Oct. 18
– 2020-21 targets: Nov. 10 training camp, Dec. 1 opening night (can remain fluid)— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2020
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