NBA snitch hotline confirms numerous protocol violations at the bubble: Report

Prior to NBA restart in Orlando, NBA had shared an extensive 113-p memo regarding NBA restart and rules one need to follow while at venue. memo also included information about an NBA snitch hotline for players. As per reports, hotline is for players to report ir teammates or colleagues y think are breaking rules. 

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NBA snitch hotline: Are NBA players violating protocols?

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As per Athletic's Shams Charania, multiple tips have been submitted to NBA snitch hotline to report several 'potential protocol violations'. NBA teams and players are currently at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, training toger before NBA 2019-20 season officially resumes from July 30. Charania also reported that several players have already received a warning from league about ir violations which reportedly include igring social distancing measure and mask protocols. 

Some reports stated that many players are irritated by tips being reported. Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams also responded to Charania's tweet with a rat and two laughing emojis. During his recent interview with Bleacher Report, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie told his peers to t call snitch hotline provided by league. Though Nets have travelled to NBA bubble, Dinwiddie will be sitting out NBA restart after testing positive for coronavirus last month.

Following Charania's tweet, NBA Twitter also pointed at Chris Paul as person behind all violations. People shared memes about All-Star guard on Twitter, saying that Chris Paul was probably who is calling NBA snitch hotline most. y referred to 2019 game where Chris Paul bagged a point for Oklahoma City Thunder against Minnesota Timberwolves by pointing out a rule about t wearing jersey properly. 

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Players disciplined at NBA Bubble

Currently, Houston Rockets Bru Caboclo and Sacramento Kings centre Richuan Holmes have broken league's safety protocols and will have to restart ir quarantine process. As per reports, Caboclo was reportedly unaware of rule that he will t be allowed to leave his room during initial 48-hour quarantine period after one arrives at venue in Orlando. Holmes anunced on Twitter that he 'briefly and accidentally' crossed NBA campus to pick up some food delivery. As per rules, if players fail to follow safety guidelines, y will be warned. If y continue to break rules, suspension and campus ban will follow. 

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(Im source: AP)