As the latest variant of coronavirus, omicron, makes its presence felt throughout the NBA, some have begun to wonder: are future games, including the Christmas slate, likely to be canceled? David Aldridge of the Athletic provides an overview of the issues facing the league given the current circumstances as more and more players enter health and safety protocols, noting that even current NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts has no good answers.
“I’ve been getting calls from our players all day — ‘Michele, are they going to cancel Christmas (games)?,’” National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts said Sunday.