With the league’s worst record at 15-50, the Golden State Warriors have turned their attention to the 2020 edition of the NBA Draft. While playoff action continues at the league’s Orlando Bubble, the Warriors have been waiting to make their highly-anticipated draft-day decision.
Bob Myers and Steve Kerr might be waiting a little longer to ink their place on the draft board.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA and NBPA have agreed to push back “key dates” like October’s draft and free agency. Along with the two offseason fixtures, the start of the 2020-21 season could also be moved back.
Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:
The NBA and NBPA have agreed to push back key dates such as Oct. 16 draft, Oct. 18 free agency and 2020-21 season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. New dates will be determined later.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 8, 2020
On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the league could potentially reschedule the draft on November 18. According to Wojnarowski, the new draft date could be finalized “soon.”
Via @wojespn on Twitter:
The NBA plans to further discuss that November 18 date with the Board of Governors and general managers in meetings this week, per sources. It could become finalized soon. https://t.co/cUj5j0O82b
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 9, 2020
Postponing the draft until November would add another month towards Golden State’s draft prep.
With a limited college basketball season due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s still mystery surrounding some of the top prospects in the 2020 pool. Although the Warriors have had an early start to their extended offseason, extra time to study the upcoming draft class could come in handy when Kerr and Myers are on the clock.
