Doris Martel, the Philadelphia 76ers’ neuromuscular therapist, doesn’t have much free time in Orlando as she works to keep athletes healthy.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
NBA to feature ‘virtual fans’ at arenas for season restart
NBA officials are trying to bring fans closer to the games in Orlando and you’ll see their faces on video boards throughout the empty arena.
Lakers’ LeBron James leading NBA effort to ‘continue to shed light on justice for Breonna Taylor’
LeBron James and the Lakers played their first scrimmage in the Orlando bubble, but James spent much of his energy speaking about Breonna Taylor.
What was it like for NBA teams to play without fans?
Teams got their first taste of playing without fans, and while the differences aren’t drastic, it will take time for players to get used to the setup.
Clippers’ Paul George devotes entire press conference to call for justice for Breonna Taylor
Paul George didn’t talk basketball after the Clippers’ scrimmage Wednesday. Instead, he used his media availability to address Breonna Taylor’s death.
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson has ‘no current timetable’ for return to Orlando
It’s been a week since the Pelicans granted Zion Williamson permission to leave the campus because of what it called “an urgent family matter.”
How Pacers’ Malcolm Brogdon plans to address social justice with his foundation
Pacers’ Malcolm Brogdon hopes attention NBA players are receiving in the bubble will help amplify and advance work of the “Brogdon Family Foundation.”
What it’s like to cover practice and press conferences in the NBA bubble
Mark Medina says NBA practices and press conferences look quite different thanks to the safety protocols put in place in the bubble.
Lakers’ LeBron James downplays regular-season MVP race: ‘I can’t control that’
His coach says the numbers speak for themselves, but LeBron James maintains he isn’t concerned about a potential fifth regular season MVP.
NBA reports zero positive results from COVID-19 testing in Orlando bubble
The latest test results are a huge relief for the NBA and offer early evidence that the league’s Disney World campus can work.