Some more info from Shams.
Sources: The NBA informed the Board of Governors of scheduled dates:
- Training camp: June 30, July 7 travel to Orlando
- 2019-20 season: July 31
- Free agency: Oct. 18
- 2020-21 targets: Nov. 10 training camp, Dec. 1 opening night (can remain fluid)
That "can remain fluid part", the players' union has a call on Friday, I'm guessing there might be some push back from the players there.
At least 2 teams are looking at less than a month off between seasons, while a Christmas start at least gives players something closer to a 2 month break. The players pushing back here would be my guess.
Or of course they just might be leaving the door open for more Corona virus issues, which might still be impacting large public gatherings by then.