List of NBA players skipping the reboot of Disney World

NBA’s Disney World restart restart, joining a growing list of players declining to play in the NBA’s bubble league." data-reactid="16">Houston Rockets striker Thabo Sefolosha has given up on restarting the NBA’s Disney World, joining a growing list of players who refuse to play in the NBA bubble.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the news Wednesday, but did not cite a reason for Sefolosha’s decision.

Sefolosha has played 41 games on the bench for the Rockets this season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game. Houston will enter the bubble between 40 and 24, excellent for sixth place in the Western Conference.

The Rockets plan to sign veteran striker Luc Mbah to Moute in a corresponding roster move, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Other NBA players who have given up

• Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein is expecting a newborn baby with his partner and will not join his team in Florida, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Charania also reports that the Mavericks are signing the veteran guard of free agent Trey Burke.

• Brooklyn De Brooklyn Center DeAndre Jordan and striker Wilson Chandler have both given up. Jordan chose to quit after testing positive for COVID-19. Chandler cited “my family’s health and well-being”.

Washington Wizards striker Davis Bertrans was the first player to give up. He has had a breakout season and is lining up for a big pay day in the free agency. In the meantime, the Wizards are 5.5 games from a playoff with eight games remaining.

basketball interferes with the Black Lives Matter movement." data-reactid="35">• Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley gave up, citing his family. Before giving up, Bradley joined Kyrie Irving claiming that playing basketball interferes with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Portland Trail Blazer striker Trevor Ariza also gave up, giving priority to focusing on a custody case and visiting with his 12-year-old son.

NBA is able to commence with its bubble league. Florida is an epicenter of the nation’s resurgence in COVID-19 cases, putting the NBA’s planned Disney World restart in late July at risk." data-reactid="37">Of course, these opt-outs are only relevant if the NBA is able to start with its bubble league. Florida is an epicenter of the nation’s rebirth in COVID-19 cases, jeopardizing the restart of Disney World planned by the NBA in late July.

NBA players are not required to participate

NBA announced its restart amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it told players that they won’t be required to attend the Disney World bubble league. Players who opt out will see their salaries reduced for the games that they miss unless they’re deemed to be at risk of severe illness by attending. They won’t be subject to fines or penalties." data-reactid="39">When the NBA announced its reboot amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it told players that they will not be required to participate in the Disney World Bubble League. Players who give up will see their wages reduced for games that are missing unless they are considered at risk of serious illness by participating. They will not be subject to fines or penalties.