Christmas Day is the NBA’s Thanksgiving. Five games from noon to midnight featuring the league’s top teams and biggest stars. It’s basketball’s gift to you
That is, if it happens according to plan.
Due to an explosion of positive COVID-19 tests around the league, some of those top teams are shorthanded and many of those stars are in the health and safety protocols instead of out on the court. ESPN reported on Tuesday that the 10 teams playing on Christmas were notified by the league that game times may be altered if COVID-19 issues force changes.