NBA bracing for mid-June return in best case scenario

We could be getting some NBA basketball to go with our hot summer days.

According to reports, Higher-ups within NBA franchises believe the league could return to action midway through June if the spread of the coronavirus is properly contained during these trying times. It would result in the NBA championship being played in August, and the following season starting a bit late in December 2020.

As for how this season will unfold if play does continue, it seems more likely than not that will they fast forward immediately to the playoffs. It remains unclear how much the format will change, or if there will be any play-in games.

Here are the standings as of now: