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  • NBA to Reopen Team Practice Facilities on Friday

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    NBA Practice Reopens

    The NBA has announced that they will begin reopening team practice facilities for players starting Friday, according to numerous sources. This process will be based on the reopening of certain states and cities in which franchises are located. Players will be allowed to train in a safe, professional environment, a notable step towards continuing the NBA season and bringing back live games. However, teams will still be prohibited from holding organized group workouts or activities.

    In areas that still maintain strict stay-at-home orders, the league has reportedly assured teams that they are exploring alternative arrangements for their players. As such, these decisions do not reflect any sort of timetable for bringing back the season. Nevertheless, progress is being made.

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  • Top High School Prospects Join NBA G-League

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    G League High School Prospects

    Several months ago, RJ Hampton and Lamelo Ball made their notorious decision to play professional basketball overseas in Australia, rather than go to college. If it wasn't evident then that skipping the NCAA for more lucrative options would become a trend among top prospects, it certainly is now. Earlier this week, Jalen Green, who is the No. 1 prospect in ESPN's 2020 recruiting class, reportedly opted to play in the NBA G-League next year instead of going to college. This route will ensure high-quality training from professional coaches, along with exposure to other top prospects and veteran players, in addition to a salary of up to $500,000. In the past several hours, Isaiah Todd, another top 15 high school prospect, joined Green in his decision, de-committing from Michigan in the process.

    This is a huge blow to NCAA basketball, as other players will no doubt follow suit and decide to explore other options. Only time will tell how the NCAA will adjust to these circumstances.

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  • NBA, ESPN Working On Televised H-O-R-S-E Competition

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    With the season on indefinite hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA is seeking new and intriguing ways to captivate their audience. One such idea is currently in the midst of negotiation. According to multiple sources, the NBA and ESPN are working on hosting a televised H-O-R-S-E competition, including several well-known players. The competition will presumably proceed in the traditional manner, except each player will likely use their own court at home. Specific details, including when the competition will occur and who will be participating, have yet to be determined.

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  • NBA, ESPN Working On Televised H-O-R-S-E Competition

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    With the season on indefinite hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA is seeking new and intriguing ways to captivate their audience. One such idea is currently in the midst of negotiation. According to multiple sources, the NBA and ESPN are working on hosting a televised H-O-R-S-E competition, including several well-known players. The competition will presumably proceed in the traditional manner, except each player will likely use their own court at home. Specific details, including when the competition will occur and who will be participating, have yet to be determined.

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  • Coronavirus Cases Rise in the NBA

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    Recently, coronavirus cases have surged in the United States. The number of patients have increased exponentially over the past few days, leading to dire protocols and social distancing. This has been reflected in the world of sports. As of this week, 14 NBA players have tested positive for coronavirus. The most recent cases have been Marcus Smart, along with two unspecified players from the Lakers, one player from the Denver Nuggets, and three from the Philadelphia 76ers. Earlier in the week, four players from the Brooklyn Nets, including Kevin Durant, were revealed to have tested positive for the virus, following the first three cases, which were Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz along with the Pistons' Christian Wood.

    All of these players are currently being quarantined. However, testing is still underway – as this pandemic continues, more cases will inevitably come to light as the league, and the country as a whole, desperately attempts to contain the situation. With the current delay potentially lasting weeks, even months, and the conclusion of the season in question, the NBA has been forced to consider significant alterations to their present format, including permanent changes to the schedule for the regular season. For now, though, players, staff, and fans will have to cope with these circumstances, and the uncertainty of the coming future.

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