Prior to the NBA season going on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, the last time the Golden State Warriors suited up for a game was March 10 against the Los Angeles Clippers. While 22 teams were busy at Disney World, the Warriors were one of the eight teams on the outside of the Orlando Bubble.
Fast forward to August, and the Warriors finally have an idea of when they can return to the court as a unit.
On Tuesday, the NBA and NBPA announced an agreement for an offseason workout plan for the eight teams not included in the league’s restart. Starting Sep. 14, the eight teams will be allowed to conduct in-market workouts. The workout schedule will be broken into two phases. From Sep. 14 – 20, teams will continue to host individual workouts with daily COVID-19 testing. On Sep. 21, players will be allowed to join group training activities and intra-squad scrimmages.
In Phase two, teams will be required to create a “campus-like environment” in their home city with private living accommodations for anyone participating in group activities.
Via @TheNBPA on Twitter:
NBA And NBPA Announce Agreement For Teams That Did Not Participate In 2019-20 Season Restart To Conduct Group
Workouts In MarketLink to the full press release here: https://t.co/rJjOQYgX7v
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) August 19, 2020
Instead of joining the Orlando Bubble or forming a new bubble in Chicago, the Warriors will be able to convene in the Bay Area for practice, something that Steve Kerr preferred.
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After a season filled with injuries, the Warriors will have the opportunity to work with Eric Paschall, Andrew Wiggins and Marquese Chriss alongside healthy versions of Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The local market workouts will give the Warriors the chance to knock the dust off after an extended layoff.
With Golden State’s core back on the floor for scrimmages, Bob Myers and Kerr will have the opportunity to get a glimpse at what their roster could look like before heading into draft season and the free agency period.
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