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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says they 'cannot sit on sidelines indefinitely' as league nears restart

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Michele Roberts, the Executive Director of NBPA, said they were ‘relieved’ that just 16 players out of the 302 tested had tested positive for coronavirus, and none of those 16 players were seriously ill.

Coronavirus Outbreak: NBA releases list of protocols for teams, players ahead of 22-team Disney World restart

The NBA released its medical protocols to teams, a 108-page file. Among the highlights: players must shower in their individual hotel rooms instead of the game or practice arenas, be part of a contact tracing program, and that it is recommended that coaches wear face coverings pre- or post-game where feasible.

NBA: Franchise owners approve 22-team season restart plan in Florida from 31 July

The 22-team NBA plan includes all teams that were holding playoff spots when the season was stopped, plus all other clubs within six games of a berth.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Poll of NBA players by union shows desire to resume regular season if safe

The poll conducted by the National Basketball Players Association was informal but gave a clear sense that NBA players would like to not only get to the playoffs but also resume at least some of the regular season

Coronavirus Outbreak: LeBron James says he does not want closure unless Los Angeles Lakers get chance to complete NBA season

James' 17th NBA season is obviously unique for many reasons, but he is uncommonly proud of what the Lakers have accomplished so far.

Sport in 2020: How well do you recall the limited action on the field in the year?

Coronavirus pandemic has brought pretty much every sport to a standstill. But how well do you remember who won what and the nitty gritty from 2020?

NBA: 'Personal reasons' keep Gregg Popovich out, Spurs get first win under Tim Duncan as acting head coach

Tim Duncan won more than 1,000 games as an NBA player. He got his first victory as an acting head coach on Tuesday night

NBA: James Harden reaches 20,000 points, Houston Rockets rout Minnesota Timberwolves

James Harden scored 32 points in three quarters to surpass 20,000 and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 139-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA: Anthony Davis slams season-high 50 points as Lakers down Timberwolves; Miami Heat remain unbeaten at home

Davis hit a floater with 4:39 remaining to reach 50 points for the fourth time in his career. He was 20 of 29 from the field and made all 10 of his free throws to go along with seven rebounds and six assists.

NBA: Atlanta Hawks snap 10-game losing streak with victory over Golden State Warriors; Philadelphia 76ers maintain unbeaten home record

Trae Young scored 24 points, rookie De’Andre Hunter added 18 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 104-79 win over the Golden State Warriors