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There Are Tons of Safety Protocols

Before heading off to meet Mickey, the NBA put together a comprehensive 113-page document outlining their health and safety protocols for the remainder of the season. It doesn't exactly sound like a page-turner, but it does cover important things like social distancing and mask use. NBA players won't be wearing masks or staying six feet apart during games or practices, but both of these are required in public spaces off the court.

The protocols do offer a bit of comic relief, with NBC Sports reporting rules like "no doubles ping pong" and "no sharing snorkels in the pool." Players who are found in violation of the guidelines could find themselves in an extended quarantine. According to Shams Charania, senior NBA analyst for The Athletic, Kings centre Richaun Holmes was placed in a 10-day quarantine for crossing the campus line to pick up a food delivery. There's even an anonymous tip hotline where players and staff can report violations.