Report: NBA Competition Committee Recommends 15-Man Active Roster Expansion

Given the unique circumstances around the 2020-21 season, the NBA could expand the number of active-roster players for games. 

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the NBA competition committee "unanimously recommended" increasing the number of players who can dress for games from 13 to 15. 

Charania added the NBA board of governors will meet on Dec. 17 to vote on the rule change. 

In addition to the potential for expanded rosters, Charania noted the league will officially adopt coach's challenges as part of competition with no changes to the way it gets used. 

When the NBA restarted the season in July, teams were allowed to carry 17 players on their roster in the event of injuries and/or potential positive COVID-19 cases. 

One significant difference between the restart at the end of last season and the start of the 2020-21 season is location. The restart was held in a single location, with all 22 teams isolated between three different hotels on the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. 

Teams will be playing in their home markets and flying out of state for road games this season. 

The potential for expanded rosters gives clubs more depth to help in the case of injuries, positive or suspected COVID-19 tests without having to bring in a free agent outside of the organization.