According to a Professional Basketball Writers Association memo, the NBA could allow a select group of reporters into the Disney bubble for at least three-and-a-half months with no re-enter option if they exit quarantine.
The email, which was sent to all PBWA members on June 3 and labeled “an off-the-record communication not to be reported on in any form,” stressed that negotiations were ongoing and subject to change. For the moment, however, it revealed that the NBA plans to divide the press into two distinct “tiers.” The first, smaller tier would reside “in the bubble,” Robbins wrote. Once they are brought into this contained environment, first-tier reporters would be tested daily, and permitted to interact with players and coaches. “This group will have the most access,” he added, “but will work under far greater restrictions than we are used to under normal conditions.” They would not be allowed to re-enter if they break quarantine at any point over the months-long resumption of play.
Members of the press would be fed, though their housing expenses would not be covered by the NBA nor their Disney hosts, making the price tag "cost-prohibitive for most outlets,” the memo stated.
The larger second-tier reporters would be allowed to attend games in person, but now allowed onto the Disney-ESPN campus otherwise.
“In person, face-to-face interactions” with any players, coaches, or team staff would be prohibited altogether.