The NBA Board of Governors officially voted to approve a plan to return to play, with the Los Angeles Lakers among the 22 teams returning to finish out the season which is slated to start July 31.
The NBPA followed suit on Friday, further putting the league one step closer to taking the court again. The news comes as a beacon of light amidst the current issues surrounding the world and could serve as a welcome distraction over the next couple of months.
The Lakers have been on a mission this season and are undoubtedly one of the favorites to win the NBA championship, especially after defeating the other two favorites, the Milwaukee Bucks and L.