I'm wondering what's their projection in the coming season, despite this news, I'm hoping that NBA will survive and continue to provide us entertainment.
The NBA will survive. With these expected losses, I'm sure they have lots of plans currently discussing their tables even prior to the start of the bubble.
Lots of things now considered after the first bubble run. There is no such thing for me as there are now fewer fans who enjoy the game. It's just that, the access was limited and not all are enthusiasts of subscribing to NBA games. Also, they add a virtual audience which is a big step. I'm hoping they can add another special feature that will bring profit to them no matter how big or small is. That virtual audience setup is one good example. Believed me, no one expects that kind of setup. Maybe there are even added features next season.
If the NBA will be shutdown due to financial problems, it can be considered a big disaster. It will result in the worst domino effect that is economically related. That's why I believed that won't happen.
All will depend if this pandemic will continue for couple of years or the vaccine wont be available soon where it can really give out that possibility for this entire league would be no more
yet frankly speaking even though they are successful with recent season even on a bubble state but doesnt mean that it will be sustainable if it would continue for more years to come.
They might able to held it up for sometime but it wont really be too long. Yes, its a big league but we know that revenue is what makes it alive.
They are looking beyond the pandemic so I wouldn't say they are going to depend on it in the long run. Other sports are have adjusted already maybe they also suffer a loss due to it, but it doesn't mean they can't do anything or won't do anything to keep NBA and other sports alive. Regardless if vaccine will be available in the next 1-2 years, NBA will come up with something that will make it sustainable and at least minimise some losses until this situation settled down.