The NBA G League has exciting news for basketball fans! Starting in February, 18 teams, including 17 NBA G League teams and G League Ignite, will be hitting the court at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The top eight teams will compete in a single-elimination playoff.
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This decision was made after extensive collaboration between the NBA G League, the Basketball Players Union, and public health experts. Together, they developed a structure that allows teams to gather at a single site and play safely. The NBA G League is dedicated to fulfilling its mission as a critical resource for the NBA in developing players, coaches, referees, athletic trainers, and front-office staff.
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NBA teams without an NBA G League affiliate participating in Orlando will still have the opportunity to assign roster players and transfer Two-Way players using the league’s flexible assignment and Two-Way rules. The 17 participating NBA G League teams are as follows:
- Agua Caliente Clippers (LA Clippers)
- Austin Spurs (San Antonio Spurs)
- Canton Charge (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Delaware Blue Coats (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Erie BayHawks (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Indiana Pacers)
- Greensboro Swarm (Charlotte Hornets)
- Iowa Wolves (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Lakeland Magic (Orlando Magic)
- Long Island Nets (Brooklyn Nets)
- Memphis Hustle (Memphis Grizzlies)
- Oklahoma City Blue (Oklahoma City Thunder)
- Raptors 905 (Toronto Raptors)
- Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Houston Rockets)
- Salt Lake City Stars (Utah Jazz)
- Santa Cruz Warriors (Golden State Warriors)
- Westchester Knicks (New York Knicks)
The NBA G League’s new team, Ignite, which is made up of elite NBA Draft-eligible players and coached by former NBA player and head coach Brian Shaw, will also be participating in Orlando. Due to the unique circumstances of this year, Ignite will be eligible to advance to the playoffs at Walt Disney World Resort.
To ensure the safety of players, coaches, team and league staff, comprehensive leaguewide health and safety protocols will be in place. These protocols are based on the core principles of social distancing, mask wearing, hand hygiene, and regular COVID-19 testing.
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The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney has already proven to be a successful venue for basketball. Just a few months ago, the NBA successfully restarted the 2019-20 NBA regular season at this venue, culminating in the Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA title.
Stay tuned for the complete 2021 NBA G League game and broadcast schedule, which will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, get ready to witness some top-tier basketball action as these talented teams and players compete for glory at Disney World in February!
FAQs
Q: Which teams will be participating in the NBA G League games at Disney World?
A: A total of 18 teams, including 17 NBA G League teams and G League Ignite, will be playing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The participating NBA G League teams are listed in the article.
Q: Will there be playoffs at Walt Disney World Resort?
A: Yes, the top eight teams from the NBA G League games will advance to a single-elimination playoff at Walt Disney World Resort.
Q: What safety measures will be in place for the players and staff?
A: Players, coaches, team and league staff living on the NBA G League’s campus at Walt Disney World Resort will adhere to comprehensive leaguewide health and safety protocols. These protocols prioritize social distancing, mask wearing, hand hygiene, and regular COVID-19 testing.
Summary
The NBA G League has announced its plans to host games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in February. Eighteen teams, including the NBA G League teams and G League Ignite, will compete in a single-elimination playoff. This decision was made in collaboration with the Basketball Players Union and public health experts to ensure the safety of all participants. NBA teams without an NBA G League affiliate participating in Orlando will still have opportunities to assign roster players and transfer Two-Way players. The leaguewide health and safety protocols will be strictly followed to protect the players, coaches, and staff. This exciting event follows the successful completion of the 2019-20 NBA season at the same venue. Stay tuned for the game and broadcast schedule, and get ready to witness some intense basketball action at Disney World!
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