The Toronto Raptors will restart the 2019-20 season Saturday, August 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced Friday. Under the competitive format for the restart, the 22 participating teams will have eight “seeding games,” as selected from its remaining regular-season matchups.
The National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association announced yesterday that they have finalized a comprehensive plan for a July 30 restart to the 2019-20 season, which includes stringent health and safety protocols, a single-site campus at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the goal of taking collective action to combat systemic racism and promote social justice.
In addition, the NBA and Disney have reached an agreement that makes the Arena, the HP Field House and Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex the venues for all games for the remainder of the season, with no fans in attendance.
The NBA and the NBPA confirmed today an agreement on health and safety protocols that will govern the resumption of the season. The rigorous program, which addresses risks related to COVID-19 and focuses on the well-being of players, coaches, officials and staff, was developed in consultation with public health experts, infectious disease specialists and government officials.
RAPTORS RESTART SCHEDULE
Saturday, Aug. 1 vs. LA Lakers
Monday, Aug. 3 at Miami
Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Orlando
Friday, Aug. 7 vs. Boston
Sunday, Aug. 9 vs. Memphis
Monday, Aug. 10 at Milwaukee
Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Philadelphia
Friday, Aug. 14 vs. Denver
