NBA: San Antonio Spurs Executive Claims The League ‘Has Every Intention Of Returning’

KEY POINTS

The NBA is currently in hiatus due to the threat of the coronavirus
There have been rumors circulating that the NBA might not push through with the rest of the season
R.C. Buford, executive of the San Antonio Spurs said that the league is planning to have the games resume

The coronavirus global pandemic has caused speculation that the NBA might face a cancellation. This was disputed by San Antonio Spurs Executive R.C. Buford by sharing that the league is working to push through with the season.

As reported by senior NBA writer Michael C. Wright, the NBA is planning to continue with the games.

“RC Buford said he just got off a league call...said that every intention is to return to play,” Wright tweeted.

The NBA was one of the first leagues to take action when the threat of COVID-19 shook the world. It was when Utah Jazz’s big man Rudy Gobert tested positive of the virus that the league had to implement an indefinite suspension. Given the physical nature of the sport, several other players were also infected by the coronavirus.

This has been a rapidly evolving time for everyone as all of the major events for the year were abruptly affected as a safety concern. One of the biggest ones includes the NCAA tournament, the Wimbledon Championships and the 2020 Summer Olympics.

The past few months have been a time of adjustments for all the players and staff members throughout the league. When it comes to the Spurs, Buford shared that teams have been doing virtual meetings, workouts and rehab sessions.

R.C. Buford said the team is doing virtual meetings, workouts and even rehab sessions with all the players.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) April 30, 2020

Despite the sentiment of wanting to continue with the season, players also understand that public safety is of priority. In a recent tweet by LeBron James, the four-time MVP said they are determined to finish their season once it’s safe for all.

“Nobody I know saying anything like that. As soon as it’s safe we would like to finish our season. I’m ready and our team is ready. Nobody should be canceling anything,” James said.

Saw some reports about execs and agents wanting to cancel season??? That’s absolutely not true. Nobody I know saying anything like that. As soon as it’s safe we would like to finish our season. I’m ready and our team is ready. Nobody should be canceling anything. 👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 30, 2020

It has been one of the more eventful NBA seasons to date and it would be a shame if it did not push through as expected. While there will be massive adjustments in the future, it’s for certain that the league’s authorities are doing everything they can to provide everyone the much-anticipated basketball action.