If a player gets a serious case of COVID-19 -- up to and including going to the hospital -- he would have to work out alone for three days, rather than two, before being cleared to return to team activities, assuming everything checks out.
Shortly after Irving's comments about James went live, the high-scoring guard posted a series of Twitter videos referring to the "false narratives" that emerged when it was perceived that he was taking a shot at James.
Minnesota Timberwolves Face MasksThe league told its teams on Saturday that clubs found to not be complying with league rules designed to minimize the spread of the coronavirus this season could face major penalties such as forfeiting games or draft picks.
Cleveland Cavaliers Face MasksThe NBA suspended its 2019-20 season on March 11 when Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus prior to a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In mid-October, the league completed the season in a bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, with zero positive player tests, though there were at least three instances of players breaking protocol.
NFL Face Coverings"That's a huge goal for sure," Curry said. "It's an elite club of guys that you look at that have played with the same organization and been successful and achieved greatness in that respect. So that would be an awesome accomplishment. Something that I've obviously spoken publicly about and am very committed to. But that also goes with there's a lot more to be accomplished on the court, and again I can't fast forward to what the end is going to be and not enjoy the moment, enjoy the challenges we have in front of us and what I have left to accomplish as a player so we'll see what happens.
In the past, there was no limit on how many people teams wanted to have along on trips; it was strictly a matter of how many they were willing to pay for to take on the road. Now, though, there is a hard limit of 45 people who can be part of the travel party. For some teams, that won't matter. For others, it will cause major headaches.
New York Knicks Face MasksIn the lead-up to the 2020-21 season, the dynamic has largely flipped. After setting up that medical review process for Orlando, the NBA is leaving the decision of whether to participate in the coming season -- which will not take place in a bubble -- to each individual. Teams will be playing in home arenas, traveling from city to city on planes and staying in hotels.