There may be hope yet for NBA fans. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks with The Walt Disney Company about resuming the 2019-2020 season in late July.
When amusement parks reopen, what will it be like?Instead of playing in arenas across the country -- and relying on airplanes and hotels -- they're looking at using Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida, as a single campus for games, practices and housing, according to NBA spokesman Mike Bass.Bass called the conversations"exploratory," so nothing is set in stone yet. Disney confirmed the talks in a statement.
Read More"Our priority continues to be the health and safety of all involved, and we are working with public health experts and government officials on a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure that appropriate medical protocols and protections are in place," Bass said in a statement.The news of a possible return of pro basketball comes as other leagues consider possible returns in June and July.Pro sports are coming back around the world.
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