NBA Gearing Up To Change COVID-19 Quarantine Rules

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The NBA is looking to take the NFL's approach to COVID-19.

These past couple of weeks have been hell for the NBA. The league is trying to curb the spread of COVID-19, but nothing seems to be working. Numerous teams have multiple players out with the virus, and to make up for this, teams are signing numerous players to 10-day contracts. It has been a difficult time to navigate, and over the past few weeks, Adam Silver and the NBPA have been negotiating new rules for those who have been placed in quarantine.

As it stands, all players must quarantine for 10 days or give two negative COVID tests in a row. If you are unvaccinated, you have to quarantine for 10 days no matter what, which ultimately puts your team at a huge disadvantage on the floor. Now, however, that time frame might be getting a significant reduction.

NBA Gearing Up To Change COVID-19 Quarantine Rules
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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the NBA wants to shorten the quarantine period to just six days, on a case by case basis. The NFL is about to hop on a similar plan so it only makes sense that the NBA would want to follow suit. After all, most of the players who are out with COVID are asymptomatic, and many of them believe they should be able to get back on the floor as quickly as humanly possible.


This is a developing situation, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates from around the NBA. 


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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