NBA's popular show 'Open Court' to return amid the coronavirus outbreak

One of NBA's most popular shows, Open Court, returned during ongoing NBA suspension. Stars like Dwyane We, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, Ernie Johnson and Isiah Thomas appeared on show and discussed current NBA hiatus. show returned on NBA TV at 10:00 PM EST on Monday (Tuesday, 7:30 AM IST). 

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NBA's show Open Court to return with Dwyane We, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, Ernie Johnson and Isiah Thomas

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Ernie Johnson hosts Open Court as We, Barkley, Webber and Thomas join

Ernie Johnson started show, while Charles Barkley, Dwyane We, Chris Webber and Isiah Thomas joined on video chat. As re are games, five NBA veterans will talk about current pandemic and social distancing. Johnson spoke about missing his grandchildren, while Barkley joked about m t really wanting to see him. Johnson and Thomas also spoke about ir families. show will be on for an hour as hosts will discuss current season, its return and even layoff affecting NBA players. 

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NBA was suspended on March 11 after Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert tested positive for virus. As per current reports, league is looking to complete season by Labour Day weekend in September. However, NBA commissioner am Silver stated that decision will be taken until May. Or reports hint at players needing workout time (individual and team), before resuming season. 

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