According to a source, there are between 20 and 40 entry-level basketball operations jobs available across the NBA. Many candidates with connections and experience in the business field found jobs already and are committed for the rest of the season.

“The method to get an entry-level basketball operations job for an NBA team has always been to get your résumé to the right person at the right time,” says a front office executive who wishes to remain anonymous. “Now is the right time.” 

Several NBA teams are going through résumés and calling candidates they had previously ignored.