Deputy public health chief says challenges remain for Toronto Raptors to play at home — Global News

Canada’s deputy chief of public health says the Toronto Raptors have presented a good plan to play at home this coming NBA season, but concerns remain over enforcing strict health protocols and travel over the border with the United States.

Dr. Howard Njoo said Friday that public health officials from Ontario, Toronto and the Public Health Agency of Canada have had discussions with the Raptors, who are hoping to play at Scotiabank Arena despite spikes in COVID-19 cases at home and in the U.S.

Deputy public health chief says challenges remain for Toronto Raptors to play at home — Global News

Rumor: Dallas considering Victor Oladipo, Zach LaVine as secondary playmaker — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Dallas is being aggressive looking for ways to upgrade their roster.

Rumor: Dallas considering Victor Oladipo, Zach LaVine as secondary playmaker — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

NBA Rumors: Celtics Have ‘Discussed’ Gordon Hayward-Myles Turner Trade — NESN.com

Sign In Another day, another Gordon Hayward trade rumor. Speculation has swirled around Hayward all offseason, with some reports indicating he could opt out of his current deal and others suggesting the Boston Celtics are trying to trade the oft-injured star forward. The latest juicy rumor comes courtesy of Forbes’ Evan Massey, who on Thursday…

NBA Rumors: Celtics Have ‘Discussed’ Gordon Hayward-Myles Turner Trade — NESN.com

NBA Rumors: Raptors Likely Could Make Tampa Bay Area Temporary Home — NESN.com

Sign In First, it was Louisville. Then, it was Nashville. Now, it looks like the Tampa Bay area is emerging at one of the Toronto Raptors top choices for a temporary home should they not be able to play the NBA’s 2020-21 season in Canada. Naturally, the Raptors would prefer to play at home if…

NBA Rumors: Raptors Likely Could Make Tampa Bay Area Temporary Home — NESN.com

GM Bob Myers says the Warriors are drafting for the future, not a ‘win-now guy’ — East Bay Times

After the first losing season under his tenure, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers emphasized the goal in the upcoming NBA draft is not necessary to fill an immediate need, but rather to draft for the future. “There’s no Tim Duncan, where the guy is a senior and he is going to be great…

GM Bob Myers says the Warriors are drafting for the future, not a ‘win-now guy’ — East Bay Times

Joe Lacob at 10 years with Warriors: “We have the opportunity to be really good for 20 years” — Red Bluff Daily News

There was a time when having the league’s worst record would have triggered doom and gloom for Warriors fans. Now, it’s little more than a blip, an aberration easily explained by injuries. 1,079 more words

Joe Lacob at 10 years with Warriors: “We have the opportunity to be really good for 20 years” — Red Bluff Daily News

Zach Lowe: Rockets plan to enter season with Harden, Westbrook — Rockets Wire

In the aftermath of an ESPN report suggesting uncertainty by the All-Star guards, Lowe reports that Houston is “trying to stay calm.”

Zach Lowe: Rockets plan to enter season with Harden, Westbrook — Rockets Wire

Will Celtics Be Trading NBA Draft Picks? Danny Ainge Offers Blunt Response — NESN.com

Dealer Danny is on the clock. Danny Ainge, the Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, finds himself one week away from the 2020 NBA Draft and quickly approaching the start of free agency. Meanwhile, rumors have been swirling about the Celtics, who currently hold three first-round picks, and what could be in store for the […]

Will Celtics Be Trading NBA Draft Picks? Danny Ainge Offers Blunt Response — NESN.com

Mark Cuban On Whether Fans Will Be Allowed At Mavericks Home Games This Upcoming Season: ‘We Hope So’ — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

The upcoming NBA season will begin in late December, but the question remains if teams like the Dallas Mavericks will be able to have fans in the stands as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Mark Cuban On Whether Fans Will Be Allowed At Mavericks Home Games This Upcoming Season: ‘We Hope So’ — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Bay Area product Jeremy Lin spotted working out with Steph Curry, other Warriors — East Bay Times

The Warriors need to find a backup point guard and Jeremy Lin needs to find a way back into the NBA. Maybe that’s why it was intriguing to see Lin working out with ex-teammate Steph Curry and a handful of other Warriors in San Francisco last week. Of course, the 32-year-old Lin was also recently…

Bay Area product Jeremy Lin spotted working out with Steph Curry, other Warriors — East Bay Times

James Harden, Russell Westbrook reportedly concerned about Houston direction — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

If Houston is not a title contender then the former MVPs may want to move on sooner rather than later.

James Harden, Russell Westbrook reportedly concerned about Houston direction — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports