The NBA is scheduled to end its coronavirus-induced hiatus near the end of July. The site for the league’s return, Florida, is in the midst of spike in coronavirus cases. Regardless of that increase, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver delivered a measured response to the NBA’s decision to press ahead with an Orlando-based return.
In a report from ESPN, it was revealed that Silver acknowledged Florida’s spike in cases and the NBA’s plan to push ahead in a recent call with league executives.
In at least one recent call with high-level team executives, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has acknowledged the spiking numbers in Florida.