Report: No head coaches allowed at NBA teams’ first workouts

Although the Celtics will likely have to wait with Massachusetts' stay-at-home order extended until May 18, the NBA is still aiming toward reopening their team facilities on Friday.

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ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the NBA players working out will be able to be supervised by team staff and coaches - just not the head coach.

Head coaches will not be allowed to participate or observe the player workouts, per sources. https://t.co/6gv87tl6G4
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 7, 2020

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is expected to join the NBA Players Association conference call on Friday as an informational check-in with players, Wojnarowski also reported.

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The NBA has advised that players and coaches remain 12 feet apart while on the floor together and follow other protocols set down by the league, local authorities and the Center for Disease Control. The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams planning on beginning socially distanced workouts Friday.