"They can play at least the roles that Dwight and JaVale did from a minutes standpoint, maybe more," Vogel said of Gasol and Harrell. "That's something that will play out over the course of the season.Atlanta Hawks Face Masks

Blazers president Neil Olshey, in a statement distributed by the team, said the decision to close the facility was made "out of an abundance of caution.'' The team has also completed contact tracing, Olshey said.

Houston Rockets star James Harden must have six consecutive negative COVID-19 tests before the NBA will clear him to practice with the team, a league source told ESPN.

“He is doing an amazing job behind the scenes trying to help out. Trying to lend his voice to change. It’s great to have support from a brother like that in everything you do, especially when you are trying to change the world,” Towns said.New York Knicks Face Masks

"I think it's a lost art," Lue said of the midrange game. "I'm a firm believer in, 'why not work on what teams are giving up?' Every team wants to give up the midrange shot, the midrange 2s, and why not continue to work on the shots that teams are giving up.

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"When you see, even in late-game situations in the fourth quarter, the midrange shots are what wins the games. Those are the shots you're gonna get in the playoffs as well, so it's great having Lou [Williams], Kawhi, PG, and now Luke [Kennard], who can also make that midrange shot and if you shoot it at a high clip, it's just as good as a 3 for me."

He's also one of the sport's most durable stars, routinely ranking among the league leaders in minutes and often playing through injuries such as sprained ankles and shoulder bruises that would cause other players to rest. All these things made it easy for the Rockets to look the other way when it came to Harden's hard-living lifestyle.Sacramento Kings Face Masks

Towns and Russell, who first met when they played against each other in high school, were selected first and second, respectively, in the 2015 NBA draft by the Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. Early in their careers, the two bonded like brothers despite playing in different cities.San Antonio Spurs Face Masks