NBA in 'exploratory' talks to restart season in Florida

News24
24 May 2020, 01:12 GMT+10

The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Saturday that they are in "exploratory" talks with The Walt Disney Co. about a late-July restart at one of their Florida resorts.

League spokesperson Mike Bass confirmed earlier reports that the league is having conversations with Disney officials about restarting the 2019-20 season in Orlando, Florida.

"The NBA, in conjunction with the National Basketball Players Association, is engaged in exploratory conversations with The Walt Disney Company about restarting the 2019-20 NBA season in late July at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida as a single site for an NBA campus for games, practices and housing," Bass said.

"Our priority continues to be the health and safety of all involved, and we are working with public health experts and government officials on a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure that appropriate medical protocols and protections are in place."

The NBA suspended its season indefinitely on 11 March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

There are still plenty of issues to resolve before the season can restart including whether or not they will play the rest of the regular season or go straight into the playoffs.

ESPN reported on Friday that the NBA has a board of governors virtual meeting set for next Friday. The call is expected to provide additional details for players and coaches on plans to proceed with the restart to the season.

The regular season was halted abruptly after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive. Gobert, of France, was given the all clear about two weeks later.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Vietnam Tribune.

More Information

null in null

Southeast Asia

Section

(SP)SINGAPORE-WATER POLO-WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S PRELIMINARY

(250712) -- SINGAPORE, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chen Rui of China competes during the men's water polo preliminary match between China...

Power cut punishment: Pakistan's Karachi utilities show no regard for law-abiding citizens

Karachi [Pakistan], July 12 (ANI): Residents of Punjab Colony staged a major protest on Saturday morning, blocking both tracks of the...

Himachal CM extends best wishes to Indian players for Shitokai Goju-Ryu Karate Championship in Japan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off a 20-member...

Update: Chinese FM spokesperson's remarks on Philippines' statement on 9th Anniversary of "2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea"

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- China's position on the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea is consistent and clear. The award...

BLF concludes 'Operation Baam' after 84 coordinated attacks targeting Pakistani forces

Balochistan [Pakistan], July 12 (ANI): The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a sweeping wave of armed...

Pakistan's 'collective punishment' in Balochistan continues with brutal house raids

Balochistan [Pakistan], July 12 (ANI): Pakistani security forces reportedly raided the residence of a slain Baloch resistance fighter...

International

Section