The BAA announced a number of the league's operational details. The Buffalo and Indianapolis franchises would be inactive during the league’s first season. The league was to be divided into two geographical divisions with Philadelphia assigned to the Eastern Division. Rosters would be limited to 20 players until the season opened, at which time they needed to be cut to 12 players. A further cutdown to 10 players would be required by February 10. Teams would be allowed no more than 10 players and no fewer than 8 players in uniform during games. Each team would play a 54-game schedule (27 home, 27 away) scheduled to start November 2. Teams would not be permitted to play any exhibitions.