The 2021 G League season is tentatively set to be played in a Disney World bubble, with 18 teams set to participate under the same system as the NBA at the end of the 2019-2020 season. (more…)
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No positive NBA COVID-19 tests inside bubble
Another good week from ESPN Wide World of Sports: the league reports no positive NBA COVID-19 tests from players inside the Disney World bubble. (more…)
NBA to bring fans “courtside” in 2020 season relaunch
With the 2020 season relaunch set for Thursday, the NBA has unveiled more details as how it will enhance the fan experience despite playing games without fans at ESPN Wide World of Sports. (more…)
NBA virtual grandstand, lots of tech planned for season resumption
With the 2020 season resumption schedule out and teams prepping to report to Orlando, league officials are planning how fans will follow the action—with a high dose of tech and an NBA virtual grandstand along the way. (more…)
Florida COVID-19 positives concern NBA on verge of play
With Florida COVID-19 positives and rates on the rise, NBA execs and players are concerned about the plan to relaunch the 2019-2020 season in a closed Disney World atmosphere. (more…)
NBA BOG commits to 2020 season relaunch at Disney World
An NBA season relaunch is one tap after the league Board of Governors approved a 22-team tournament to begin July 31 at ESPN Wide World of Sports (WWoS) complex at Disney World. (more…)
NBA relaunch is imminent, but bigger challenges seen for next season
A plan to relaunch the 2019-2020 NBA season is still up in the air, as small-market owners excluded from an envisioned 22-team tournament in Orlando want to include every team in any resumption, but there are plenty of long-term challenges to the sport. (more…)
Negotiations underway for 2019-2020 NBA season relaunch at Disney World
The NBA season relaunch could be held at Disney World, as league officials, the players association and Disney are negotiating a plan for all 30 teams to gather at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports to resume the 2019-2020 NBA season. (more…)
Disney World could host NBA 2020 return
Officials reportedly are reviewing several scenarios for the NBA 2020 return, with Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex now a contender to host the games. (more…)