Another delay has been dealt to professional basketball in this province as the National Basketball League of Canada has once again bumped the start date for its upcoming season.
Originally slated for December, NBL Canada has shifted its tentative starting date until March 12 due to continuing safety concerns around COVID-19. That means the St. John’s Edge won’t see play until at least March.
A spokesperson with the league says they are all eager to return to the court, but will not take any risks to do so. Any movement towards resuming play will be done in a safe environment.
“There’s no question that we are eager to return to the court and play again but we won’t take any risks and will only do so in a safe environment to ensure that our players, fans and teams remain protected.” – @TheAudman #NBLC 2020-21 Season Update 👉 https://t.co/9wj6TeebeS pic.twitter.com/eN9vPUG6i6
— NBL Canada (@NBLCanada) November 13, 2020
Should the season open in March, it’s expected that the league will limit the number of games played through a reduced schedule. Seating will also be limited.
Details on the season’s structure and playoff format will be included upon the release of NBL Canada’s schedule.
