The NBA’s opt out deadline for the current collective bargaining agreement reportedly has been moved. The NBA and its Players’ Association have extended the deadline for either side to serve notice on terminating the CBA to Monday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Friday originally was the deadline. For now, the two sides reportedly will […]
NBA Rumors: League, NBPA Extend Deadline To Opt Out Of Current CBA — NESN.com
There reportedly is a bit of a tug of war going on between the NBA and its Players’ Association. The league on Friday extended its deadline (for a fourth time) to serve notice on terminating the Collective Bargaining Agreement, this time to Nov. 6, to allow more time for negotiations between the NBA and NBPA, […]
NBA Rumors: League, NBPA Don’t Agree On Start Date For 2020-21 Season — NESN.com
By Elio Velez
March 18, 2020
National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts expressed optimism the league will return to play, but also admitted more players eventually could test positive for the coronavirus.
Roberts revealed her thoughts to USA Today on Tuesday and said she is trying to keep the players informed of what will happen in the weeks and upcoming month about the pandemic.
Seven NBA players, including Brooklyn superstar Kevin Durant and three other unnamed Nets have tested positive for the virus.
The 64-year old Roberts said she is certain more players will test positive after some notable names already have.
Kevin Durant among Nets tested positive for coronavirus
“I was mortified any of our players would test positive. But the more I learned about the likelihood of fatalities among all of us given our ages and pre-existing conditions, I have learned to embrace the probability that many of our players will be positive for the virus,” Roberts said.
“They want to understand exactly what the health risks are. So whatever information we can impart, we do. We are (as) vigilant as we can and try to update them.”
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