In a memo issued Monday, the NBA set forth a "minimum" dress code starting with the 2005-2006 season. The following highlights are excerpted from the memo: 1. General Policy: Business Casual

Players are required to wear Business Casual attire whenever they are engaged in team or league business. "Business Casual" attire means:

• A long or short-sleeved dress shirt (collared or turtleneck), and/or a sweater.

• Dress slacks, khaki pants, or dress jeans.

• Appropriate shoes and socks, including dress shoes, dress boots, or other presentable shoes, but not including sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, or work boots.

2. Exceptions to Business Casual

There are the following exceptions to the general policy of Business Casual attire:

a. Players In Attendance At Games But Not In Uniform

Players who are in attendance at games but not in uniform are required to wear the following additional items when seated on the bench or in the stands during the game:

• Sport Coat.

• Dress shoes or boots, and socks.

3. Excluded Items

The following is a list of items that players are not allowed to wear while on team or league business:

• Sleeveless shirts.

• Shorts.

• T-shirts, jerseys, or sports apparel (unless appropriate for the event (e.g., a basketball clinic), team-identified, and approved by the team).

• Headgear of any kind while a player is sitting on the bench or in the stands at a game, during media interviews, or during a team or league event or appearance (unless appropriate for the event or appearance, team-identified, and approved by the team).

• Chains, pendants, or medallions worn over the player's clothes.

• Sunglasses while indoors.

• Headphones (other than on the team bus or plane, or in the team locker room).

