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 2020 season relaunch begins tonight
The NBA 2020 season relaunch begins tonight with a TNT doubleheader featuring Jazz/Pelicans and Clippers/Lakers matchups in the bubble from ESPN Wide World of Sports. (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…)
It’s July 30 for 2019-2020 NBA season revival
We have a launch date of July 30 for the 2019-2020 NBA season revival, as 22 teams will gather at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports for regular-season and postseason play. (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…)
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…)
NBA could resume play in 6-8 weeks; planning continues
Officials continue to move toward a resumption of the 2019-2020 NBA season, focusing on a plan that has conference play and playoffs held in Las Vegas and Orlando. (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…)
