The NBA is planning on restarting the 2019-20 season on July 30, but not everyone within the league is on board just yet.
Several reports surfaced on Friday detailing how a large group of players is concerned over potential safety regulations, the apparent lack of a true “bubble” concept, and how the current racial tensions could affect a return to play.
On Thursday, it felt like a return to professional basketball in late July was a sure-fire outcome. 24 hours later, however, fans have learned just how complicated this process actually is. It appears to stem from one major issue, which was originally reported by Taylor Rooks and Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, and later confirmed by Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, that a “significant number of players disappointed their voice wasn’t heard in decision to restart season.