76ers co-owner says opening of training facilities is not the start of NBA return

Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin says he wants NBA players to have access to team training facilities, but allowing that access does not mean the league is moving towards a full restart any time soon.

Rubin said any reopening of training facilities or resumption of league play must first ensure the safety of players, their familes, teanm staff and fans.

The NBA on Monday pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 after announcing that some team facilities could open by this Friday in states where coronavirus restrictions were being relaxed..

The NBA said the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in an effort to try to mitigate the threats caused by the coronavirus pandemic.