NBA CBA and the coronavirus. UPD - restart approved

[LadyStanley]

How the coronavirus could affect the NBA, CBA and the league’s future

A lot is up in the air as the league deals with an unprecedented crisis.

Will players still be paid?
Short answer: Probably. Longer answer: It really depends.

All NBA contracts became fully guaranteed on Jan. 10, as they do every season. That means that every player is now guaranteed their full salary for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. That part is pretty simple.

What’s not simple is the answer to the question of a longer than anticipated shutdown, or a full cancellation. In that case, the NBA has the right to enact “force majeure”, which could involve anything from lower payments to changed pay schedules to a full opt -out of the CBA.

Stay tuned

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Durant among four Nets to test positive for virus

NBA Nets - 4 players, including Durant, test positive for coronavirus. Only one has symptoms.

 

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That's a significant increase

 

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Not coming through for players

 

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Cameraman who worked Jazz-Pistons game diagnosed with coronavirus, in coma

The game was played just four days before the NBA suspended operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.


And he's in medically induced coma trying to get his oxygen levels up. Virus attacks lungs and that's why many die from pneumonia.

 

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NBA considers playing finals in Las Vegas, report says

NBA considering having playoffs/finals in Las Vegas (they already have facilities booked for summer league in mid-July). Nothing final.

 

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Report: NBA, union engaged in preliminary talks about reducing player pay if games are canceled

The NBA isn't yet planning to cancel games, but is talking player pay in the event that games are lost.

CBA allows league to reduce player salaries over force majeure events. 25% is being discussed over remaining season paychecks.

 

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver outlines sobering news of coronavirus impact on this season and possibly next

Monday marked the 25th day without professional basketball in the United States, and Silver is no closer to outlining a timeline for the return of the sport. It'll be at least May before there's a decision.

 

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The tragic, coronavirus-related death of a member of the NBA family

Noordin Said, a beloved security official who worked with DeMarcus Cousins, Draymond Green, Rajon Rondo and numerous musical artists, died Tuesday in New York. (And Noordin's mother also died from covid19, within hours of her son.)

 

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if the NBA does not pay their players I can see their players getting grumpy

 

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Chris Paul on NBA season resuming: It’s a ‘wait-and-see’ game

With so many variables still up in the air, Chris Paul knows there isn’t a good answer about what the season will look like after the coronavirus.


Wait. Speculate. Cogitate.
Repeat

 

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Report: NBA and players association agree to 25 percent pay cuts starting May 15

The league hasn't played any games since the night of March 11.



25% this season.

 

[LadyStanley]

Given that the US-Canada border restrictions for non-essential travel has been expanded another 30 days, I'm thinking maybe restart by mid-June at the earliest. Maybe late June or even early July.

 

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Report: NBA will allow teams to open practice facilities on May 1 amid coronavirus pandemic

The NBA will allow teams to open their practice facilities again on May 1, as long as their local government has eased stay-at-home restrictions.


(Unlike NHL which won't open until all teams can.)

 

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NBA considering opening practice facilities on May 8 amid COVID-19 pandemic

Is it too soon for the NBA to open practice facilities?


League pushes out start a week to 5/8.

(I think it'll pushed out further)

 

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Report: NBA considering finishing season out at Disney World amid coronavirus pandemic

Disney World features 12 on-site basketball courts, enough hotel rooms for the entire league and a state that has been aggressive in trying to host sporting ev...


(Las Vegas might not be available. They had Thomas & Mack plus Cox Pavilion on UNLV campus booked for summer league. I had conference I was attending first week in July at Student Union. UNLV has cancelled all on campus activities this summer. Could be they cancelledon NBA too.)

 

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NBA postpones draft lottery, scouting combine

A decision on the actual NBA draft is pending.


Prudent to delay

 

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Report: NBA expects to need about 15,000 coronavirus tests to restart season amid pandemic

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has reportedly said he doesn't want to take tests out of the hands of those who need them.


Oye



Report: Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Warriors lobbying California officials to allow practice facilities to open

On May 8, the NBA plans to allow teams to open facilities – where local governments permit.


California, most urban areas, still in lockdown for most of May.

 

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Report: MGM has pitched the NBA a plan for finishing the season in Las Vegas

The gaming company said it could host NBA teams and any other necessary staffers at its complexes and keep them isolated.


Proposed to block off entire block of hotel, plus other space, for practice, games, recreation, and could accommodate players, staff AND their families.

(NBA had reserved UNLV arenas for summer league, but college has canceled all on campus events through summer. )

 

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Report: NBA will not separate players, coaches from families in order to finish season

While finishing the season in a single location has been floated, the NBA will not require players to leave their families to do so.


Either Las Vegas or Orlando seem to be possible locations.

 

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Reports: Only 3 teams plan to open practice facilities on Friday as NBA eases restrictions

As the NBA eases restrictions amid an ongoing pandemic, three teams reportedly plan to open practice on Friday.

Houston, Denver and Portland first to open.

 

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Shaquille O'Neal thinks NBA should 'scrap the season' amid coronavirus pandemic

Instead of resuming the season at some point, Shaq thinks the league should just move on.


One man's opinion

 

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Sources: NBA superstars establish united front to resume season on private conference call

Chris Paul, the president of the players association, arranged the call that included LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, etc.


Push from players

 

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NBA restart reportedly gaining momentum, but positive COVID-19 tests still major concern

The NBA is starting to have serious discussions about resuming the season, but COVID-19 concerns still remain.


Owners feeling pressure

 

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Stephen Curry, LeBron James will have to pay NBA back as league begins reductions

Six of the 10 highest earners will not have their pay cut, but will have to pay it back if games are canceled.


Most players seeing 25% cut in future paychecks. But bigger stars will have to repay part of what they've already received