It’s also entirely possible that in order to impose uniformity, that the NBA extends the same protocols throughout the rest of the league; or that other markets—like Los Angeles, which is mulling similar restrictions—will make the decision for them.

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The league has yet to mandate vaccines for players, but has confirmed that anyone who plays for the Knicks, Nets or Warriors are subject to fines or suspensions should they decline to do so without a valid exemption.

This is probably the absolute last thing that coaches and front office personnel want to hear with training camp set to begin later this month, but trust and believe that shit is about to get thick quick.