Any NBA team, arena and personnel whose role involves interactions with players and referees will be required to be fully vaccinated to have in-person interactions for the 2021-22 season — including coaches, front office and medical/equipment staff.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)
ANALYSIS: Charania added that the coaching staff, medical/performance staff, equipment, front office, player development, team/arena security, PR, social media, and scorer's table attendants will all be required to show proof of vaccination status in order to conduct in-person interactions with players and refs.