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With an eye toward
NBA players missing games due to the coronavirus pandemic, the
league will allow teams to have 15 active players each game this
season, two more than previously.
The league's Board of Governors gave approval to the larger
roster on Thursday. Previously, teams were allowed to have 15
players on the roster, but only 13 could be designated as active
for a game.
Teams also retain the option of having two roster spots for
players who have been signed to "two-way" contracts, such as
prospects from the G League.
In a separate decision, the Board of Governors backed the
league's Competition Committee recommendation to make the
coach's challenge a regular part of league rules.
In effect on a one-year trial basis a season ago, coaches could
ask for a replay review on some calls.
Saying coaches were "receptive to the pilot version," NBA
President of League Operations Byron Spruell added that they
became more comfortable "with the concept and strategic aspects
as the season progressed."
A statement from the league said that coaches challenged 633
calls during the regular season, with 281 reversals upon review.
In the postseason, 27 of 67 challenges were reversed.
The season is scheduled to start Tuesday with a pair of games,
the Golden State Warriors visiting the Brooklyn Nets and the Los
Angeles Clippers meeting the defending champion Los Angeles
Lakers.
--Field Level Media
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