NBA second bubble proposed for 8 teams that won't play at Disney World, Florida

eight NBA teams t heading to Orlando for season restart this month could reportedly take part in NBA second bubble in Chicago. As per reports, NBA is closing on a second bubble that would allow eight teams eliminated early from season due to COVID-19 pandemic to play against each or. NBA second bubble, if approved by teams involved, could take place in September. 

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NBA second bubble for NBA teams t going to Orlando

According to ESPN, seven of eight teams from proposed NBA second bubble took part in a conference call meeting on Thursday to discuss plan to play games in Chicago. New York Knicks were only side to t have a representative during meeting on Thursday. league is looking to gauge if teams are interested in participating in NBA second bubble, a format which would be similar to NBA bubble at Disney World, Orlando. If NBA second bubble is approved by eight teams, y would be expected to follow same health and safety protocol as or 22 teams. 

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league reportedly starting working on idea of second bubble after disqualified teams started pushing to hold mini-camps within ir local areas and also wanted to arrange scrimms against local or neighbour teams. However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, as well as National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) director Michele Roberts, are reportedly opposed to idea. 

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According to Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey, NBA second bubble will be beneficial for eight teams as it would help m bring left out teams toger. NBA Chicago bubble would also allow players to remain in groove of game as extended layoff could have a negative effect on players ahead of next season, according to Casey. 

While details surrounding NBA second bubble are still being ironed out, few teams have reportedly ted that y want to take time to consider plan before giving ir approval. Wher or t NBA Chicago bubble will be ratified, eight teams will also depend on NBA bubble plan in Orlando amid rapid spike in COVID-19 cases in state of Florida. 

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(Im Credits: NBA Official Website)