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Quote from: Maslate on July 05, 2020, 10:04:32 PM

Milwaukee Bucks latest NBA team to close practice facility following positive coronavirus test, per report

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The Milwaukee Bucks are the latest NBA team to close their practice facility after an unnamed player tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks plan to keep their facility closed for workouts until the team leaves for the Orlando "bubble" on Thursday. The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets have also all closed facilities due to positive tests.

Hopefully Not Giannis. Cry

Not a good news again, looks like everyday there's a new cases being reported, as the resumption of season is approaching, I hope these players will be able to recover soon so they'll be able to participate in the playoffs at least.

It's not Giannis for sure, I don't think they'll hide that from the public as Giannis is very popular and the MVP of the NBA.

Yeah, not a good news as everyone is really getting exciting to see NBA again, this kind of reports will have a impact to the game again. And it seems more cases have been reported, I would say that it's really hard to see some games in this new norm. We just hope that everyone will be ok for the Bucks. It will have a big dent if it will be Giannis (hope not).

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Quote from: Finestream on July 05, 2020, 07:47:06 PM

STANDINGS - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Actually the competition in the number 8 spot was more crucial in the West than in the East.

More like a tough spot for the remaining teams on the West, remember there were only 8 games remained to get that spot for the playoffs and I think those 6 with low wins will really have difficulty to clinch it. With teams who have few players especially there stars not to be able to play it will be tougher for them. It's exciting to watch now even on just the start of the scrimmage, I can't really wait to see it.

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Quote from: Sanitough on July 06, 2020, 01:00:26 AM

Quote from: Maslate on July 05, 2020, 10:04:32 PM

Milwaukee Bucks latest NBA team to close practice facility following positive coronavirus test, per report

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The Milwaukee Bucks are the latest NBA team to close their practice facility after an unnamed player tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks plan to keep their facility closed for workouts until the team leaves for the Orlando "bubble" on Thursday. The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets have also all closed facilities due to positive tests.

Hopefully Not Giannis. Cry

Not a good news again, looks like everyday there's a new cases being reported, as the resumption of season is approaching, I hope these players will be able to recover soon so they'll be able to participate in the playoffs at least.

It's not Giannis for sure, I don't think they'll hide that from the public as Giannis is very popular and the MVP of the NBA.

We are not sure because they don't reveal the name, but let's hope it's not him as probably it could affect the team even if he can come back in the playoffs but the amount of time he will missed might be a factor that would affect his performance in the playoffs.

Quote from: Reid on July 06, 2020, 05:34:25 AM

Are they brewing something again? Grin

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/7/4/21313460/nba-trade-rumors-damian-lillard-lakers-knicks-lebron-james

KNICKS maybe, but Lakers, NO!, who would the Lakers trade for him, LEBRON? lol.

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Quote from: freedomgo on July 06, 2020, 04:07:22 AM

Another news though, posted 4 hours ago.

Report: Kings Close Facility After Positive COVID-19 Test in Traveling Party

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The Sacramento Kings have reportedly closed their practice facility after a member of their traveling party tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Per that report, the practice facility "is not expected to reopen before the team departs for Orlando on Wednesday."

Maybe these teams will just resume their practice in Orlando, expecting more news related to the covid-19 testing of the teams.

Oh crap!
This is one of the problems.
They will need to check everyone including other members outside the team then run another test if proven positive.
Just to avoid another mess if someone slips away.

Are they brewing something again? Grin

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/7/4/21313460/nba-trade-rumors-damian-lillard-lakers-knicks-lebron-james

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Quote from: Pamadar on July 06, 2020, 04:59:14 AM

Quote from: Finestream on July 05, 2020, 07:47:06 PM

STANDINGS - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Actually the competition in the number 8 spot was more crucial in the West than in the East.

There are lots of good teams from the west, not an easy competitions for the last spot as teams needs to win from time to time to get the position.

It's not about the good teams but their ranking are very close compared to the East, so West is more exciting to watch once the season resumes.
As you can see in the ranking, Wizards though not eliminated but they need some miracle to beat the teams in the upper position of standing and IMO it's not likely to happen.

I'm expecting in the NBA Finals, the west will be the favorites, but if Lebron will face Giannis, then I think we will see a good and competitive odds.

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Quote from: Finestream on July 05, 2020, 07:47:06 PM

STANDINGS - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Actually the competition in the number 8 spot was more crucial in the West than in the East.

There are lots of good teams from the west, not an easy competitions for the last spot as teams needs to win from time to time to get the position.

Quote from: mirakal on July 05, 2020, 09:08:58 PM

Exactly, because the Wizards in the East is 6 wins behind the top 8 and top 7 in the East, so they need to be perfect to get that spot, which is unlikely to happen, so I believe they will fail and there chances is only 5% or even less.

Yes, it's hard for them to get that straight winnings, their appearance to the next round needs to a lots of luck.

Quote from: mirakal on July 05, 2020, 09:08:58 PM

In the west, it's more exciting as we have 6 teams which will compete to get or maintain its playoff spot.
Dallas is already secured IMO but Memphis might fall.

It's interesting to watch out if who's team will complete the final 8. there are many possibilities.

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Another news though, posted 4 hours ago.

Report: Kings Close Facility After Positive COVID-19 Test in Traveling Party

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The Sacramento Kings have reportedly closed their practice facility after a member of their traveling party tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Per that report, the practice facility "is not expected to reopen before the team departs for Orlando on Wednesday."

Maybe these teams will just resume their practice in Orlando, expecting more news related to the covid-19 testing of the teams.

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Quote from: Maslate on July 05, 2020, 10:04:32 PM

Milwaukee Bucks latest NBA team to close practice facility following positive coronavirus test, per report

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The Milwaukee Bucks are the latest NBA team to close their practice facility after an unnamed player tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks plan to keep their facility closed for workouts until the team leaves for the Orlando "bubble" on Thursday. The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets have also all closed facilities due to positive tests.

Hopefully Not Giannis. Cry

Not a good news again, looks like everyday there's a new cases being reported, as the resumption of season is approaching, I hope these players will be able to recover soon so they'll be able to participate in the playoffs at least.

It's not Giannis for sure, I don't think they'll hide that from the public as Giannis is very popular and the MVP of the NBA.

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Quote from: Rikafip on July 05, 2020, 01:50:05 AM

Quote from: Distinctin on July 05, 2020, 01:28:30 AM

I'm not aware about this, is this like a preseason before the NBA opens up their regular season?

Scrimmages are like friendly games, serve as practice. So yeah, it is somewhat similar to summer league that NBA has every year. While in summer league teams mostly use bench or G league players, in these scrimmage games teams will most likely use their main players, and each team will play 3 games.

Yeah, something like that.
Games to heat up the players. I don't think anything will be put on record.

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Quote from: Sanitough on July 05, 2020, 01:45:04 AM

Another day another bad news again, Third Miami Heat player tests positive for coronavirus - report

As expected, numbers are going up. But better to get it now, then in a couple of weeks, or even worse, when playoff starts.

Correct.
They should put this test and results on haste.
There will be a healing process and then clearance which is 14 days. It will take a lot of time.
The very least they could do is speed things up so that infected players can still make it in playoffs.

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Milwaukee Bucks latest NBA team to close practice facility following positive coronavirus test, per report

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The Milwaukee Bucks are the latest NBA team to close their practice facility after an unnamed player tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks plan to keep their facility closed for workouts until the team leaves for the Orlando "bubble" on Thursday. The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets have also all closed facilities due to positive tests.

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Quote from: Finestream on July 05, 2020, 07:47:06 PM

STANDINGS - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Actually the competition in the number 8 spot was more crucial in the West than in the East.

Exactly, because the Wizards in the East is 6 wins behind the top 8 and top 7 in the East, so they need to be perfect to get that spot, which is unlikely to happen, so I believe they will fail and there chances is only 5% or even less.

In the west, it's more exciting as we have 6 teams which will compete to get or maintain its playoff spot.
Dallas is already secured IMO but Memphis might fall.

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Quote from: yazher on July 05, 2020, 09:33:26 AM

Quote from: Sanitough on July 05, 2020, 01:45:04 AM

Another day another bad news again, Third Miami Heat player tests positive for coronavirus - report

3 players were positive with covid-19 so far for the Miami heat.

1st- Derrick Jones Jr.
2nd-Not identified
3rd- Not identified

But there's a good news about Derrick Jones Jr.

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Jones is looking to rejoin the team when the NBA restarts its season at Disney Resort in Orlando, but the other two players will not make the trip, according to reports.

This is bad news for the Miami Heat, the game hasn't been resume yet and they faced this new problem. I mean, how will the other players in the team adjust with this? I think without those two players the games will not be the same as usual. They haven't named them yet they might be from the starters. I hope they can still play with all their best despite of this new problem.

Derrick Jones Jr. will definitely play, he might have recovered before the season resume but these two players that were tested positive might not be able to play, or maybe their best chance is to play in the playoffs because Heat is already guaranteed with a playoff spot and their standing now is currently at number 4, and even if they will drop at number 5, it still doesn't matter as in this playoffs, there will be no home court advantage.

STANDINGS - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Actually the competition in the number 8 spot was more crucial in the West than in the East.

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I feel like its a self-sufficient way for the teams basically. I mean they are going to get to play the games anyway, and for example heat will play in the playoffs for sure. Of course they are sacrificing on the championship hopes but lets be honest Heat was never a contender. What this means is, they will both not pay the player their salary because they are not coming (in any other situation an injured player still gets paid, not this time though) and they are also making a profit on both the tv rights and other stuff like commercials and all that. So if your highest paid player decides not to come or just gets sick or even a regular injury before it restarts, you are not suppose to pay him, that could be even more profitable than having him unless you are contending for a title.

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The thing about all these positive tests is that it is getting too close. I mean sure it could happen but not at this moment. I do not understand players who are so careless and just do not care about the virus, even if the league didn't started back up, they should still be careful just for themselves and people around them. It looks like this is going to be a period where the team that has the most healthy team that took care of themselves and were staying away from everyone will eventually end up champions.

If one superstar from the contenders goes out because of corona, I think league may rethink about postponing the league, I do not know how long they can or will they even cancel, but these players are acting too irresponsible to actually realize whats at stake right now for NBA as a whole.

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Quote from: Sanitough on July 05, 2020, 01:45:04 AM

Another day another bad news again, Third Miami Heat player tests positive for coronavirus - report

3 players were positive with covid-19 so far for the Miami heat.

1st- Derrick Jones Jr.
2nd-Not identified
3rd- Not identified

But there's a good news about Derrick Jones Jr.

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Jones is looking to rejoin the team when the NBA restarts its season at Disney Resort in Orlando, but the other two players will not make the trip, according to reports.

This is bad news for the Miami Heat, the game hasn't been resume yet and they faced this new problem. I mean, how will the other players in the team adjust with this? I think without those two players the games will not be the same as usual. They haven't named them yet they might be from the starters. I hope they can still play with all their best despite of this new problem.

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Quote from: Distinctin on July 05, 2020, 05:20:13 AM

Excited for this, this one is televised too? I thought I'll only watch NBA this July 30, but this presence came early.

I was excited at first too, when I heard the news, but then I read that unfortunately those scrimmage games won't be televised. I don't know why though, as Summer League games are usually available on TV.

Oh well, we will have to wait for a few weeks more, what else to do..

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Quote from: Oasisman on July 05, 2020, 07:01:43 AM

Quote from: cryptomaniac_xxx on July 04, 2020, 09:56:17 PM

Quote from: Captain Corporate on July 04, 2020, 12:28:27 PM

There is also some sort of urgency as well, looking at the Lakers roster there is a good team there, I don't know who will join and I don't know who won't but I know one person and thats Avery Bradley, he will not be going to Orlando and honestly getting JR. Smith instead of him in a situation like this is awesome, that could be the best type of alternative they could find in this kind of situation.

They really need to find a replacement for Avery Bradley, but I don't know if JR Smith will take the first five position though. We will see, but definitely, he is good or even better compare to Avery (no disrespect to Avery fans).

Jr is good when he gets into the rythm offensively, and Avery on the other hand do the same. But, I'd take Avery all day over Jr, I mean Avery's defensive hustle and awareness is underrated and is better than Jr.
There's a series of defensive plays from Avery in this season on YouTube, on how he shut down most of the players who he guarded.
Nevertheless, Jr would still be a good replacement for him.
Can't wait for the season to start lol Grin

Yes, Jr is somewhat of a rhythm player, but once he get's into the groove, it's hard to stop him. But Avery is an all around player to me, and I wouldn't call it replacement though as Avery offers more in the table specially in the defensive area.

We have seen him playing high intensity defense to some of the best offensive players we have in the NBA and I would say that he has successes as well. I would say that Lakers just needed to fill the gaps and Jr was the next logical choice for them specially with his history with Lebron (the positive one).

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Quote from: cryptomaniac_xxx on July 04, 2020, 09:56:17 PM

Quote from: Captain Corporate on July 04, 2020, 12:28:27 PM

There is also some sort of urgency as well, looking at the Lakers roster there is a good team there, I don't know who will join and I don't know who won't but I know one person and thats Avery Bradley, he will not be going to Orlando and honestly getting JR. Smith instead of him in a situation like this is awesome, that could be the best type of alternative they could find in this kind of situation.

They really need to find a replacement for Avery Bradley, but I don't know if JR Smith will take the first five position though. We will see, but definitely, he is good or even better compare to Avery (no disrespect to Avery fans).

Jr is good when he gets into the rythm offensively, and Avery on the other hand do the same. But, I'd take Avery all day over Jr, I mean Avery's defensive hustle and awareness is underrated and is better than Jr.
There's a series of defensive plays from Avery in this season on YouTube, on how he shut down most of the players who he guarded.
Nevertheless, Jr would still be a good replacement for him.
Can't wait for the season to start lol Grin

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Quote from: Pamadar on July 05, 2020, 05:14:53 AM

Quote from: Sanitough on July 05, 2020, 03:39:36 AM

Yep, that's still the plan. But until I see the first game, I am not sure that league will start on that date.

Quote from: Sanitough on July 05, 2020, 03:39:36 AM

LOL, still have doubts? Me too.. I was thinking of a possibility that NBA might not successfully launch if things get crazy, you know when more and more players get infected that would make the game not exciting to watch anymore.

Which is still possible to happen since the virus still spreading, players and those people who are in part of the team can still be
infected and still prone to every risk that brought by this virus.

They have measures prepared as they restart the season.
We can find that information here - https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-disney-world-rules-revealed-details-of-how-the-bubble-will-work-as-league-plans-to-resume-play/

Quote from: Pamadar on July 05, 2020, 05:14:53 AM

Unless we hear the commentators start to shout and welcome each player from the team that's the
sign that the game really starts and the league is completely resuming.
Excited but still concern with everyone especially the players who will play
once the resume start.

Once the season resume, I think there's less risk that the virus will spread as they will be staying in one location and there will be a drastic measures that will be in place in Orlando. But let's be optimistic that they will be able to finish the season successfully for their benefits and mostly for the benefits of the NBA fans.

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Quote from: Rikafip on July 05, 2020, 01:50:05 AM

Quote from: Distinctin on July 05, 2020, 01:28:30 AM

I'm not aware about this, is this like a preseason before the NBA opens up their regular season?

Scrimmages are like friendly games, serve as practice. So yeah, it is somewhat similar to summer league that NBA has every year. While in summer league teams mostly use bench or G league players, in these scrimmage games teams will most likely use their main players, and each team will play 3 games.

Thanks for the answer mate, so this game is more fun than watching the NBA preseason.

Excited for this, this one is televised too? I thought I'll only watch NBA this July 30, but this presence came early.

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