“League sources said the owners were unanimous in their support of the players and spent much of their meeting discussing ways in which they could help amplify the players' voices.”https://t.co/GeQ50oS0si
— The Lakers Review (@TheLakersReview) August 27, 2020
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Five takeaways from last night’s NBA players meeting
“Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James also told the players that they needed to pressure each of the team owners to step up and hold them accountable, a source said.”https://t.co/Q3Gk8kWPQf
— The Lakers Review (@TheLakersReview) August 27, 2020
Game 5 of Lakers’ first-round series against Trail Blazers will be Saturday
Details are still being finalized but it's looking likely that Game 5 of the Lakers' first-round series against the Trail Blazers will be on Saturday.
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) August 27, 2020
Excellent leadership from NBPA is responsible for a smart decision
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in getting players to see the bigger picture-not just the financial implications of walking away from the rest of the season, but losing the strength of the platform they have in the bubble to continue to push for the changes they want.”https://t.co/0W3jZte0hC
— The Lakers Review (@TheLakersReview) August 27, 2020
Games could resume as soon as Friday
The resumption of playoff games could come as soon as Friday, but there is expected to be a return to this season by the weekend, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/A2PazNKDhy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 27, 2020
There is a meeting of NBA owners and players set for later today, sources tell @MarcJSpears and me. The discussion is expected to include plans of action moving forward on social justice issues.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 27, 2020