Ariza will not play in Orlando

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  1. e_blazer

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    I don't agree with that part. The league is doing absolutely everything that they can to minimize risks. That hardly equates to Trump's ridiculous actions or to the notion that it's ok to mingle around sports again. As far as leading by example, I'd love to see the average meat packing plant take the same level of care towards reducing infection risk that the NBA is taking towards its operations. Smart is always a judgment call. Could they just shut everything down for two years and hope things are better then? Sure, but ultimately would there be fewer infections among players than there will be under the league's plan? I don't know and I don't think anyone else really does either.
     
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    It says we're open for biz...which is the same in my view. as I said...I hope you're right but this is all about money and money alone.....and yes...I believe we should shut down until Jan at the minimum
     
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    Well, one thing's for certain, differing opinions aside, what will be will be. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I'd especially like to see how the statistics end up playing out for the guys who go to Orlando vs. those who are on the 8 teams that aren't going.
     
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    Nuggets closed their facility because of 1 of their 35 travelling team tested positive. They are closing so there isn’t further spread before heading to Orlando.
     
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    Those 8 teams have said they want to play in their own bubble.
     
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    Yeah, I saw that, but I haven’t heard anything about since. Anyone know if that’s moving forward?
     
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    somehow. I agree with both of these posts that disagree with each other.

    IM goign nucking futs!
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Blazers have 3 1/2 hours until the nba transaction window closes.
     
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    Probably not signing anyone else. Would have done so as already
     
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    We have now seen Olshey's big summer acquisition. Give the guy a rest.
     

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