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The NBA Is Returning To Action In Orlando

NBA coaches, players , general managers as well as officials haven’t seen a game played in 140 days.

‘Why? Because of the Corona Virus that is effecting us in the United States and around the world. However, the NBA will be returning to action to complete the 2019-2020 season.

The NBA's board of governors has voted to approve the league's 22-team format to restart the 2019-20 season in Orlando, Florida, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Under the plan from commissioner Adam Silver and the league's advisory/finance committee, 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams would play eight regular-season games, a possible play-in tournament for the eighth seed and playoffs at the Walt Disney World Resort, sources previously said.The source said the plan was approved by a 29-1 vote. “according to an article by ESPN on espn.com

Sources told Wojnarowski that the NBA has set the draft for Oct. 15, with the draft lottery to be held Aug. 25. “according to an article by ESPN on espn.com