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The NBA has decided to postpone its plan to re-open practice facilities for at least one week. Therefore, the facilities will re-open no earlier than May 8.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the league has received significant pushback from teams about the idea of re-opening practice facilities in selected states and municipalities, with player/staff safety being the main concern.
NBA has received significant pushback from teams about idea of re-opening practice facilities in selected states and municipalities, team officials tell ESPN. Competive balance hasn't been issue — player/staff safety has. Teams are still awaiting a more detailed NBA plan today.
