What Could Happen To The NBA If The Coronavirus Outbreak Becomes More Severe

This means 8th & 7th seed teams such as the Mavericks and Grizzlies would not make the playoffs.

None of these possibilities are certain, however, the NBA will consider options such as these when making adjustments.

Furthermore, when would the NBA host the draft? Would there be a draft? Would the NBA shorten the 2020-21 season to fit everything in from the delays from early 2020?

In addition, if and when this season resumes, will the fans be allowed to attend? The organizations will need to figure out a way to reimburse ticket holders. However, all the people that bought tickets from resellers/ third parties will lose their money.

At the end of the day, no matter what turn this virus takes or how severe thins get, the NBA will have a mess to clean up. It’s just a matter of how big or small.