We have a few things to unpack here in the latest addition of “The Marvzone Hot Stove”.
NBA: The deadline for any players that wouldn’t like to participate in the restart is June 24th.
Yesterday, the NBA outlined it’s safety plan and per the Athletic, these are some key takeaways.
•Two categories of non-participating NBA players who will not have their salary reduced: “Protected Players” and “Excused Players,” whom are believed to be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 from team/experts. June 25 deadline for excused absence.
•NBA players have been informed that anyone who leaves the Orlando campus (without prior approval) will be subject to:
- 10-14 day self-quarantine
- Reduction in compensation for games missed
- Enhanced testing (deep nasal swab)
•Resumed 2019-20 NBA schedule for preseason:
July 22-29: Teams will play three scrimmage games against other NBA teams residing in their same hotel.
•NBA teams Disney hotels based on seeding:
-Grand Destino: Bucks, Lakers, Raptors, Clippers, Celtics, Nuggets, Jazz, Heat
-Grand Floridian: Thunder, 76ers, Rockets, Pacers, Mavericks, Nets, Grizzlies, Magic
-Yacht Club: Blazers, Kings, Pelicans, Spurs, Suns, Wizards
•NBA teams have been informed of required positions for 35-person traveling party: athletic trainer; strength/conditioning coach; equipment manager; team security official.
Each team can include a player’s private personal trainer, massage therapist, or security.
•In NBA's Orlando campus:
- Hotel amenities: players-only lounge (NBA 2K, TVs, gaming), pool/trails, barbers, manicurists, pedicurists
- 24-hour VIP concierge
- Daily entertainment: Movie screenings, DJ sets, video games, ping pong, pool, lawn games
- Players can attend other games
•The NBA will have two rows on the bench:
- First row: players and coaches; no mask required, but recommended that coaches wear masks
- Second row: other players and coaches; must wear masks at all times (unless active player)
•NBA Refs will not be required to wear masks.
•All players, team staff and guests will be required to certify in writing that they will adhere to all
pre-arrival rules and league rules while on campus.
•The NBA will create an anonymous hotline to report potential violations of protocols in Orlando.
WNBA: The season is a go!! A 22 game season with standard playoffs will take place in Florida. Players will receive full pay as if they would’ve played a full 37 game season.
NHL: Rounds 1-3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs, which includes the play-in round will take place in Las Vegas. As for the West, it will either be in Toronto or Columbus, depending on if Canada mmmsexempts athletes from the mandatory 14-day quarantine when you cross the boarder. That action seems likelier to take place by the day.
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