NBA releases statement to address the players’ concerns on the restart of the season

“We understand the players’ concerns and are working with the Players Association on finding the right balance to address them."

— NBA spokesman Mike Bass on worries players have raised about diverting attention away from the Black Lives Matter movement by resuming the season

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 14, 2020

In Friday night's conference call organized by Kyrie Irving — one week after union team reps approved the NBA's 22-team plan by a 28-0 vote — players also voiced concerns about the restrictions of bubble life and injury risk after the longest layoff most of them have ever faced

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 14, 2020