The NBA has communicated with general managers that the regular season schedule for 20-21 could be condensed to keep the league as close to its usual timeline as possible, according to Travis Schlenk of the Atlanta Hawks. The NBA could play more back-to-backs and sets of four games in five nights, which the league has attempted to move away from due to player rest.

Schlenk said the NBA "did not give us any indication" they could play fewer than 82 games.

The NBA plans on beginning the 20-21 season on December 1st, which is approximately six weeks later than they have in recent seasons as opening night is typically in mid-October.

Game 7 of The Finals is scheduled for October 12th.

Michele Roberts has indicated concern about a short offseason.

Sources tell ESPN that the NBPA has yet to agree to a December 1st start date for the 20-21 season.