With the NBA’s return just around the corner, teams have begun making roster moves for the completion of the season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
The Los Angeles Lakers were one of those whose roster was affected most by the time off as starting guard Avery Bradley opted out of the remainder of the season due to the safety of his family. In addition to Bradley, who also wants to use the time to address social issues, the status of Dwight Howard has also been uncertain for L.A. for similar reasons.
While it’s unclear how official the deadline is, many teams believed it to be Wednesday, with the Lakers also returning to their practice facility in a larger capacity in preparation for the season’s restart.