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16 out of 302 NBA players test positive for virus
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Friday, 26 June 2020 09:47
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said 16 players tested positive for the coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.Those 16 players were part of a pool of 302 tested on Tuesday -- a 5.3% rate of positive tests leaguewide.Any player who tested positive will remain in self-isolation…
Snyder: Reaction to Mitchell proof work is needed
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Thursday, 25 June 2020 17:34
Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder praised star guard Donovan Mitchell for using his social media platform to push for social justice and cited some of the negative feedback as proof that significantly more progress must be made.Mitchell expressed dismay about racist comments some fans posted in response to his Instagram post of an image that read "free-ish SINCE 1865" honoring…
Sources: NBA players briefed on security details
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Thursday, 25 June 2020 14:50
The NBA has shared with its players a security plan to help enforce the health and safety protocols it announced last week and secure its campus at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the resumption of the 2019-20 season, league sources told ESPN.The league will use local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as experienced venue…
Source: Cauley-Stein opts out; Mavs to get Burke
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Thursday, 25 June 2020 12:44
Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein informed the team that he will opt out of the restart of the NBA season, opening up a roster spot the Mavs intend to fill by signing point guard Trey Burke, sources said.Cauley-Stein, who expects to become a father in July, averaged 5.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 13 games for the Mavs after being…
Carter 'officially done' after 22 years in NBA
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Thursday, 25 June 2020 12:44
Vince Carter confirmed that he has retired from the NBA, ending his 22-year career.Carter, 43, announced his retirement on The Ringer's "Winging It With Vince Carter" podcast, saying he is "officially done playing basketball professionally."Carter initially announced last year, when he signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, that 2019-20 would be his final season in the NBA.But the…
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