Photo Credit: The National Basketball AssociationFeatureNBA Opening Practice Facilities in Certain States by Andre Oge April 26, 2020 On Saturday, ESPN announced that the NBA will be allowing certain teams to open their practice facilities beginning May 1. The restriction is on a state per state basis, meaning that facilities will be opened in accordance with how much each individual state has eased stay-at-home orders. The other emphasis here is on practice facilities, meaning that players and staff in specific states can start going back to work. However, we are still far away from NBA arenas opening back up to fans and media.What does this mean for the NBA?The NBA has been officially shut down since March 11, 2020. Since then, it’s no secret that Adam Silver and the rest of the League have been working very hard to try to get things back to normal. Such efforts included hosting an NBA 2k20 players tournament, as well as a televised game of horse that included Chris Paul, Trae Young, and Tamika Catchings. The League has continued to find ways to innovate and adjust to the day by day turbulence caused by COVID-19. The move to open practice facilities is another step in that direction. It’s clear, though, that the NBA intends to be cautious, given the high danger posed by this virus.Proceeding with CautionThis virus continues to prove itself as a constant and present threat. It has claimed the lives of thousands, including the mother of Minnesota Timberwolves center, Karl Anthony-Towns. The NBA is in no rush to expose fans, players, or any other staff to the virus’ reach. Obviously, the NBA will have to take a different direction when it comes to things such as player negotiations and the NBA draft. Other leagues, such as the WNBA and the NFL, have successfully used virtual options to conduct similar events. The NBA could easily do the same, and likely will. In fact, the League may have to settle for doing games without a live audience at all. Such a reality may be the future of sports, at least in the short term.In ConclusionUntil the NBA resumes, fans may not necessarily be left out to dry. As states continue to ease restrictions, the NBA will likely continue to open up practice facilities nationally. Additionally, as of now, the 2020 NBA draft has not been delayed or rescheduled from June 25. The League does not seem to be slowing down ways to keep fans entertained, and will likely continue to promote content that does just that. In the meantime, to quench that basketball hunger, fans can tune into ESPN to watch “The Last Dance,” a documentary based on Michael Jordan’s last year with the Chicago Bulls. Now more than ever, it is important to remember that while these may not be ideal times, these are times we can get through, together. Post Views: 885The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsAndre OgeAndre is the New York Knicks Lead Writer for DoubleGSports.comLatest posts by Andre Oge (see all) Kyrie Irving Rallies Players to Continue Fight Against Racism - June 14, 2020 The NBA is Back - June 4, 2020 Stephen Jackson, the NBA Community, Demand Justice for the Murder of George Floyd - May 29, 2020 NBA Opening Practice Facilities in Certain States - April 26, 2020 Related TopicsChris PaulKarl Anthony-TownsMichael JordanNBANBA 2k20NBA Draft 2020NFlTamika CatchingsThe Last DanceTrae YoungWNBA Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman by Candace Cordelia | posted on February 2, 2021More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 87: Jay Horwitz Of The New York Mets (Audio/Video)On the 87th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Patrick Mahomes Welcomes First Child With Fiancee Brittany MatthewsPatrick Mahomes Love Life: Patrick Mahomes was drafted into the NFL in 2017 and... You Know I’m Right, Episode 82: NBC’s Mary Carillo (Audio/Video)On the 82nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 81: ESPN’s Arda Ocal (Audio/Video)On the 81st episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Jet Up; New York Jets select Mekhi Becton with 11th pick in 2020 NFL Draft You Know I’m Right, Episode 10: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WWE , UFC News And Rumors (Audio)