NBA players, owners highly optimistic about completing the 2019-20 season: Report

NBA has been considering various ways to complete currently suspended 2019-20 season. While re have been reports about league discussing methods like holding games at a neutral location and voting to select a 2020 NBA champion, NBA was also said to be pessimistic about league's return. season was suspended on March 11 after Rudy Gobert became first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19.

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NBA return: NBA is w optimistic about NBA season completion amid coronavirus pandemic

According to recent reports, while official anuncement has been me, re is increasing optimism about league being able to return during coronavirus crisis. NBA owners and players reportedly believe that y might be able to crown a champion. Athletic reported that re is 'optimism abounds' among NBA owners, players, nts and league office that y will be able to complete this season and crown a champion. 

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NBA return: NBA season completion to be done with fans after NBA hiatus ends

While re is growing optimism, games will reportedly still be conducted without any audience. league has also asked for a 25-day window for players to get back in shape before resume season in any way. This will include individual workouts of players along with team training camps. regular season can resume in July, with finals in October. 

NBA return: NBA season completion most likely without fans

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NBA hiatus: League patient regarding NBA return due to coronavirus in US

Reports also stated that given coronavirus pandemic, everyone is rey to be flexible regarding season. People are on board with whatever makes it easier for everyone to complete season. Last week, NBA commissioner am Silver stated that league will most likely start discussing NBA return only after May 1. NBA was supposed to begin with postseason this week, with NBA Finals starting in June. 

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