NBA commissioner Adam Silver held a conference call with the Board of Governors Tuesday to talk about potentially restarting the season.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, a sense of positive feelings about momentum toward a return was felt by those who took part. Among the things that were discussed, he notes the league and its players will need to “get comfortable with some positive tests” not shutting down the entire process.
ESPN Sources: Attendees left Board of Governors call w/ Adam Silver today feeling positive about momentum toward an NBA return to play this season. Discussion included how league/players will need to get comfortable w/ some positive tests for virus not shutting down a resumption
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 13, 2020
Additionally, Wojnarowski reports Silver referring to a “campus environment” discussing the oft-used “bubble” term. Other topics included a detailed look at how other pro sports and leagues are working toward their returns.
Sources: In discussion with BOG/owners, Silver used the term "campus environment" when referencing what's been called a bubble. Call included significant detail on how other pro sports/leagues — here and abroad — are working toward their returns. https://t.co/eVIiZlVxeN
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 13, 2020
There are clearly still plenty of hurdles to overcome.
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