The view from the couch for fanless games could use some improvements, from camera angles to coach interviews to soundbites. Expect the NBA to pivot.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Jazz center Rudy Gobert, whose positive COVID-19 test led to NBA shutdown, hits winning free throws to beat Pelicans as season resumes
In a bit of symmetry, Rudy Gobert scored the first and last points in Utah’s win, months after his positive COVID-19 test led the NBA to shut down.
Opinion: This time, expect some NBA players, teams to kneel during national anthem
When ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protests were at their peak, no NBA players kneeled. Today is different. That will be reflected on court.
NBA bubble restart: Bucks, LeBron James among those with most to gain in restarted season
As NBA gets set to restart in a bubble, here’s a look at figures and teams with the most to gain — starting with the Bucks and their star’s future.
Opinion: Mask-less Dwight Howard draws attention to himself with questionable Instagram comments
Lakers center Dwight Howard is aiming to do good work during time in the NBA bubble, but his recent words and actions are shifting focus to himself.
Cardiac screening crucial for NBA players who tested positive for COVID-19
Even players who have not tested positive but have had symptoms associated with COVID-19 within the past three months also must undergo an evaluation.
ESPN’s Rachel Nichols secretly recorded inside NBA bubble in Orlando
The host of “The Jump” is quarantining and broadcasting from her room at Disney World. The tape reveals a conversation about personnel matters.
WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne angry, confused by league’s rejection of request for medical opt-out
Washington Mystics star, who has Lyme disease, hopes for resolution while weighing difficult decision: play and get paid or sit to protect her health.
Opinion: WNBA botches decision to deny MVP Elena Delle Donne medical waiver
A panel of physicians has denied 2019 WNBA MVP and champion Elena Delle Donne’s request to opt out of the 2020 season because of medical concerns.
NBA says only 2 players tested positive for COVID-19 during Orlando bubble quarantine period
The NBA said just two out of 322 players tested positive for COVID-19 during the quarantine period at the Disney bubble.