The eight teams not appearing in Orlando will hold training camp and games in Chicago, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The NBA presses its luck

If you thought one NBA bubble was a safety hazard, wait until you hear about the league’s latest plans.

The NBA is planning to create a second quarantined site in Chicago, which will host the eight teams who will not play in Orlando, according to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan. Teams are expected to arrive in Chicago in September, then hold a training camp before games are played. It’s unlikely those games–or more aptly, scrimmages–will count toward the 2019-20 standings.

Perhaps the NBA’s second bubble idea is a smart measure for competitive balance purposes, but this feels like a major unnecessary health risk. The less teams that resume the season the better, especially for those who are already eliminated from the playoffs. The NBA may be pressing its luck