Quote of the Day

“No doubt there is a fair amount of angst [among owners] because at the end of the day they’re like everyone else in the United States, Canada, who is dealing with a shelter-at-home protocol. I think they’re more frustrated around the larger societal issues. I’d say these are people who also see an opportunity for the NBA to be a leader. I think we all know we were one of the first businesses to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic recognition in the United States. I think there is a sense that we can continue to take a leading role as we learn more in coming up with an appropriate regimen and protocol for returning to business. I think there’s a recognition from them that this is bigger than our business, certainly bigger than sports, and that there is great symbolism around sports in this country, and that to the extent we do find a path back, it will be very meaningful for Americans.”—NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who is refraining from setting a comeback date for his league, even floating the idea of postponing the start of the 2020-21 season.