NBA approves its return plan.

[95pro]

wow seems like some entitled players who've amassed enough money not to play or wanting to play. just my impression

 

[Mainstreet]

wow seems like some entitled players who've amassed enough money not to play or wanting to play. just my impression

If I were guessing, the players are negotiating for more freedom since the NBA wants to lock them in a bubble with a reported 100+ pages of guidelines.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...g-Rules-Of-Bubble-Will-Be-Over-100-Pages-Long

 

[Mainstreet]

NBA now targeting July 30 start date in Orlando.

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

The NBA is targeting a slightly earlier date for the restart of the season in Orlando, sources tell ESPN: July 30.
9:31 AM · Jun 11, 2020

 

[1Sun]

Man... I just don't see it. He is a chucker who was bad at chucking. He might be an alright locker room guy but he was a disaster on both ends of the court for the Suns. He couldn't shoot, he was putrid on defense, we got outscored by MORE with him on the court than when Okobo, Canaan, Daniels, Tyler Johnson or Melton were on the court, and by a significant margin.

I think Crawford didn't get signed by anyone because he is washed up.

Doesn't that basically describe Cam Johnson and/or Ty Jerome?

 

[Mainstreet]

Teams will be allowed to bring up to 17 players to Orlando.

Players that have signed a G-League contract during the past two seasons will be eligible including Jamal Crawford.

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[Mainstreet]

Some timetables for the 22 teams in Orlando.

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[ArizonaSportsFan]

Doesn't that basically describe Cam Johnson and/or Ty Jerome?

Not at all?

 

[Phrazbit]

Doesn't that basically describe Cam Johnson and/or Ty Jerome?

Just find one more player to have delusions about and you'll have 3 billy goats to trip-trap across your bridge!

 

[Mainstreet]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

NBA has instructed teams of full training camp timeline, including July 9-29 in Orlando with three intersquad scrimmages, sources tell ESPN. Again, season re-starts on July 30.
8:10 AM · Jun 12, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

These are the NBA expected restart dates.

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[Mainstreet]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania

Sources: The NBA has informed teams that starting today, up to two coaches/development personnel can work out a player. Beginning June 23, a team’s head coach can supervise a player’s workout.
8:14 AM · Jun 12, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

The NBA will have a testing window for the coronavirus.

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania

Health and safety: The NBA's required coronavirus testing window for teams: June 23-30, sources tell

@TheAthleticNBA
@Stadium
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8:19 AM · Jun 12, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Maybe too much time to think about everything?

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[Ronin]

Sources: Group of high-profile players remain committed to NBA's return, disagreeing with Kyrie Irving's position

Kyrie Irving[/a] scheduled to lead a conference call with a large number of NBA players to apparently suggest they not return to play in a tense racial climate, a faction of high-profile players are in disagreement with Irving’s assertions, league sources told Yahoo Sports.' type="text">With Kyrie Irving scheduled to lead a conference call with a large number of NBA players to apparently suggest they not return to play in a tense racial climate, a faction of high-profile players are in disagreement with Irving’s assertions, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Several high-profile players have been communicating with others en masse about the financial and practical implications if they don’t play, sources said. If there are no more games, the owners can and will likely activate the force majeure clause and re-open the collective bargaining agreement, and the players would have little leverage with the owners because of how the economy has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-gr...ng-with-kyrie-irvings-position-210250506.html

 

[Folster]

They need to just cancel the season and prep to start the next season in December.

 

[Mainstreet]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania

Sources: Kyrie Irving led a call of 80-plus NBA players, including Chris Paul/Kevin Durant/Carmelo Anthony/Donovan Mitchell, and Irving and several players spoke up about not supporting resumed season due to nationwide unrest from social injustice/racism.
6:39 PM · Jun 12, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania

Donovan Mitchell, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard among others spoke out about possibly sitting out due to social/COVID-19 issues, per sources. NBPA leadership, Paul/Garrett Temple, provided insight too. Every player had a voice — wants to find purpose, whether they play or not.
6:40 PM · Jun 12, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

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[Mainstreet]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania

Kyrie Irving on players call Friday, per sources: “I’m willing to give up everything I have (for social reform)."
6:50 PM · Jun 12, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

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[Mainstreet]

Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn

Amid his reservations on restarting season, Kyrie Irving has lent a strong voice to ongoing call w/ NBA players tonight. One player in text: "He's trying to give players a platform to be able to have a discussion -- on the bubble, racial equality and unity...It's a good call."
6:14 PM · Jun 12, 2020

 

[Mainstreet]

More from ESPN article by Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider.

Looking back, the call itself was much less a discussion on the merits of restarting the season, and much more a Q and A with NBPA executive director Michele Roberts and president Chris Paul on the mechanics and rules expected to govern teams, players and the bubble environment, sources said.

So, yes, it surprised several of his NBPA colleagues that Irving -- lost to the season with shoulder surgery in March -- was simultaneously lending his voice to a different discussion with rank-and-file union members on upending the league's plans for a 22-team restart at Disney World in Orlando, sources said.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29304500/sources-kyrie-irving-play-key-role-friday-call-players

 

[Mainstreet]

From the same ESPN article:

Irving has forged a reputation as a disruptor within his career, and that's emerging again at this crucial moment for the NBA. Irving's stance has pitted him against the league's establishment, including his former Cavaliers teammate LeBron James, once again. There's significant support to resume the season among the league's superstars -- most of whom are on playoff contenders -- and Irving seems to be relishing the clash.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29304500/sources-kyrie-irving-play-key-role-friday-call-players

 

[Mainstreet]

No fans for the 2020-21 season either?

The National Basketball Players Association said on a call on Friday night that it believes that no fans will be allowed to attend games for the entire 2020-21 season.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiret...mitted-To-Attend-Games-Through-2020-21-Season

 

[Ronin]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Lou Williams called sports “a distraction” in the current climate, a comment that came following a call hosted by Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving on Friday night.

https://sports.yahoo.com/lou-willia...mate-after-george-floyds-death-163350286.html