ESPN and the New York Times both report that players are leaning towards agreeing to the NBA’s quick start to the next season on Dec. 22.
NBPA likely to agree to 72-game season starting just before Christmas — LeBron Wire
By Tim Reynolds And Stephen Whyno AP Sports Writers The NBA wants to be back in December. The NHL is aiming at games resuming in January. Baseball’s spring training may begin in February, like normal. They almost certainly won’t be in bubbles if and when any or all of that happens. But many of the lessons […]
In virus era, bubbles provide game-changing lessons learned — Lowell Sun
There are plenty around the league who believe Okongwu will be better than James Wiseman.
Rumor: Charlotte “heavily considering” drafting Onyeka Okongwu — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
It is all about the money, the TV money in particular, and that likely means a Dec. 22 start.
NBA players to vote soon on next season, Jared Dudley says expect Dec. 22 start — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
It’s no longer a no-brainer that Gordon Hayward will exercise his $34.2 million contract option with the Boston Celtics for the upcoming NBA season. While opting in seems logical on the surface, with Hayward battling both injuries and inconsistency in his first three seasons with the C’s, it certainly feels like momentum is building in […]
NBA Rumors: Does Gordon Hayward Want Out Of Celtics Contract? — NESN.com
For those who haven’t yet voted, Stephen Curry and other notable Bay Area athletes and coaches used social media to urge you to cast your ballot Tuesday. Curry reassured voters who may be fearful of civil unrest or any other obstacles they may encounter while exercising their rights at the ballot box. Vote for Joe.…
Election: Stephen Curry, Gabe Kapler, other Bay Area athletes urge people to vote — East Bay Times
“As of right now, it’s an emphatic no from the Rockets’ side,” Shams Charania said. “It’s really a non-starter for that organization.”
Report: Rockets giving teams ’emphatic no’ on trading James Harden — Rockets Wire
Daryl Morey tweeted support for Hong Kong protesters. That cost the NBA hundreds of millions of dollars in China
Daryl Morey on Hong Kong tweet: I believe in ‘using this platform to push things that are important’ — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Philadelphia 76ers don’t believe in the notion that Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid can’t win together.
Sixers brush off notion that star duo Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid can’t win — Sixers Wire
After losing in lower courts, the Golden State Warriors are taking their dispute with the Coliseum Authority over Oakland arena debt to the state Supreme Court. The legal battle centers around outstanding debt — nearly $50 million — from renovations in 1996 at the arena, formerly known as Oracle Arena. The Warriors made annual payments…
Golden State Warriors take Oracle Arena debt dispute to state Supreme Court — East Bay Times
Newark has the arena and makes travel easier.
Report: Raptors look into playing next season in Newark. Or Nashville. Or Tampa Bay. — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Warriors coach Steve Kerr, an active voice on social issues and causes, handed in his ballot on Saturday morning at Chase Center.It was quite the scene.The coach who has led Golden State to three NBA championships and five trips to the Finals posed for pictures with fans and handed out “I voted” stickers.“It’s just a…
Warriors coach Steve Kerr hands in his ballot at Chase Center — East Bay Times
The view from left field 