NBA Rumors: Clippers Getting Lift From COVID-19 Pandemic Suspension

Looking at the NBA right now, the prospect of seeing the2019-20 season resume is not looking pretty good. COVID-19 cases continue to rise at alarming rates and deaths are increasing. The league remains on indefinite suspension and there is a chance that the season may be scrapped.

Most are in a situation that leaves a lot to be desired. But then again, the coronavirus pandemic is something no one has control over for now. Looking at the brighter side, NBA stars who are nursing some injury could benefit if the season does, for some reason, find a way to restart. The Los Angeles Clippers are one of them.

Kawhi Leonard and latest addition Joakim Noah are not at 100-percent health. Though not out for the season, the added respite could be welcome in helping them heal properly. It is the same scenario for most teams who have their key players at sickbay. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers points out how his players could be at the healthiest it has ever been if the season were to continue, the Los Angeles Times reported.

“The Kawhi [Leonard] we'll see will be in phenomenal shape,” coach Doc Rivers said, adding that Paul George "is another guy that's going to be in phenomenal shape. Reggie [Jackson], who was injured when we got him, will now be healthy.”

Other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics could end up in pretty much the same way. They have players who are not playing at full capacity and the lull could help them get healthier. That could be a pivotal point, especially for teams that are bound for the playoffs.

The Clippers are one of the favored teams to win it all with a star-studded roster. That may have not shown in the NBA regular season but most know how things change if the postseason wars do start. Also, a season restart will likely put an end to seeing some star players sitting out so that they can be preserved for the playoffs. Most know how critics feel about this practice, some even calling it depriving the fans of getting their money's worth when playing games.

For now, the NBA world awaits the fate of the 2019-20 season. It is not looking good and until a COVID-19 cure comes out, it is likely to remain that way.