Based on a competitive format approved by the NBA Board of Governors and the NBPA, 22 teams will return to play during the 2019-20 season restart. The teams consist of the 16 teams (eight per conference) in playoff position and the six teams that are within six games of the eighth seed in their respective conferences.
Here’s a quick look at each of the 22 teams participating in the restart as key storylines about each team.
(Teams listed in alphabetical order.)
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Eastern Conference
- Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Toronto Raptors
- Washington Wizards
Western Conference
- Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets
- Houston Rockets
- LA Clippers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Sacramento Kings
- San Antonio Spurs
- Utah Jazz
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These teams are preparing for the 2020-21 season, so here is a look back at the key storylines from their 2019-20 season. (Teams listed in alphabetical order.)
Eastern Conference
Western Conference