- Bam Adebayo reveals he didn’t recruit Donovan Mitchell to Miami Heat
- Former NBA executive says Bam Adebayo’s defense has not been as ‘fearsome’ this season as it was in previous 2 campaigns
- Report: Omer Yurtseven cleared for high-impact work with hope to return after All-Star break
- Brian Windhorst thinks the Miami Heat need to make a trade because they have ‘one of the worst benches in the league’
- Report: Teams continue to call Miami Heat to gauge Kyle Lowry’s trade status
- Jimmy Butler makes heartfelt post for kid who traveled far to see him play: ‘Incredible kid that has an amazing life ahead of him’
- Kyle Lowry speaks out on trade rumors involving him and complaints from Miami Heat fans about his scoring
- Report: Heat began talking to Timberwolves about possible Kyle Lowry-D’Angelo Russell trade in December
- Shaquille O’Neal leaves Bam Adebayo off of his All-Star reserve ballot
- NBA executives believe the Miami Heat may not be willing to part with Caleb Martin for Cam Reddish
Report: NBA Restart in Severe Jeopardy After Latest Warning From Florida Department of Health
- Updated: June 20, 2020
A potentially disastrous development in the NBA’s effort to resume the 2019-20 season has arisen due to the Florida Department of Health issuing an advisory about limiting gatherings of more than 50 people due to the coronavirus.
Inbox: The Florida Department of Health, in an advisory, "urges all individuals to refrain from participating in gatherings of more than 50 people." No reference to time frame. (Republican convention events are in two months)
— David Smiley (@NewsbySmiley) June 20, 2020
NBA?
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 20, 2020
The NBA had been targeting late July as the potential restart date, with players arriving in Orlando, Fla. a few weeks before that time to get prepared for the resumption
Having put extensive work into establishing safety protocols, the NBA had already made plans to play the games without fans to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Trying to now adjust to a more limited amount of people could aggravate an already delicate situation.
Some players had already expressed reservations about playing because of the health concerns involved, while others feel uncomfortable playing during a time of racial unrest.
Yet, many players, including Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo, are simply eager to get back on the court after having watched the season abruptly stopped on March 11.
The Heat were poised to get back into the postseason when play was stopped, having compiled a 41-24 record, fourth-best in the Eastern Conference.
The unique nature of this year’s postseason setup makes it impossible to gauge who may or may not have the best chance to win the NBA title. One of the chief benefits that comes in the postseason is usually home-court advantage, an asset that’s been negated under the revamped setup.
While the NBA will likely find a way to work within the framework of the advisory, it’s just the latest roadblock in what’s been an incredibly difficult season.
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