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2020-05-29T23:19:23+00:00
Sports • Basketball
NBA owners expected to approve plan to resume season in Orlando on July 31
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The NBA is planning a Thursday vote of the Board of Governors -- with an expectation that owners will approve Commissioner Adam Silver’s recommendation on a format to re-start the 2019-20 season in Orlando on July 31.

Silver, who has been closely working with the National Basketball Players Association, has yet to reveal when or how a formal decision will ultimately be made.

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2020-05-19T20:50:53+00:00
Sports • Basketball
NBA players to take 25% pay cut starting May 15
Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner
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Associated Press reports NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the league players will receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15.

The decision was made in concert with the National Basketball Players Association, with the league saying it would “provide players with a more gradual salary reduction schedule” if games are officially canceled or the rest of the season is totally lost.

“I think there is a sense that we can continue to take the leading role as we learn more in coming up with an appropriate regimen and protocol for returning to business,” Silver said.