The 2020-21 season begins to be defined as one of flexibility. Economic necessity has led to the start of it to take place quickly on December 22, something that a large group of players did not want. With a schedule so tight compared to the end of the previous year (October 11) it will not be a surprise to see stars like LeBron James resting in the first weeks of competition, something that Danny Green has already predicted. Yes, the NBA faces months in which teams could suffer injuries due to load manegement and for cases of coronavirus. How to face such uncertainty? Well, by expanding the options of the teams when it comes to having a greater number of players.
Within that plan, which was already used in the Orlando bubble, the NBA is now studying extending the period of days that players can spend with two-way contracts on NBA teams. As reported by Marc Stein of The New York Times, the conversations to carry out such a measure are underway so that the franchises can dispose of these guys for more than 45 days, which is currently set as a limit by the norm.
This decision would be an outlet for some teams in certain decisions, as well as an element of satisfaction for some guys. In addition to becoming regular team members, such determination would allow them to earn more money. From a salary established for all the boys with dual contracts, the amount received depends on the days that are with the organization; in other words, the more days you will receive the greater part of the total salary.
What leaves no doubt is that all possible precautions will be taken to take care of the players. Beyond the possible contagions of coronavirus, on a physical level there is concern. On the one hand there are the guys who have had little rest between one season and another, above all those of the teams that made it to the conference finals (Lakers, Nuggets, Heat and Celtics). On the other, those who have not played for about eight months and almost without training as a team. Minimiraz risks is the goal.
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