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The NBA’s restart in Orlando opened its scrimmage schedule earlier this week. While plenty of action occurred on the court for the first time since March, several newsworthy items unfolded off of it.
The Pelicans, who are competing with the Trail Blazers for the final postseason spot in the Western Conference, welcomed rookie forward Zion Williamson back into the bubble on Friday. The former Duke star tested negative for novel coronavirus and could potentially play against the Jazz in the restart opener.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will have a four-day quarantine that began on Friday night, NBA says. He is set to be cleared to rejoin Pelicans ahead of Thursday’s opener against Utah.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2020
The Pacers received news on the opposite end of the spectrum. Domantas Sabonis exited the bubble to receive treatment for plantar fasciitis.
The Pacers announce that Domantas Sabonis will leave the NBA Bubble indefinitely to receive treatment for plantar fasciitis in his left foot
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 24, 2020
Back in the Western Conference, the Thunder received a boost when Andre Roberson ended a 30-month injury absence on Friday. The 28-year-old defensive specialist is set to enter free agency at the conclusion of this season.
After 30 months of adversity, setback, courage, perseverance and spirit, Andre Roberson is playing in an NBA basketball game again. @FlyDre21 | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/W5rlKsPK4r
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 24, 2020
We got an early glimpse of Jamal Crawford’s return to the NBA on Friday. The 40-year-old NBA veteran was captured on video showcasing his slick perimeter moves.
Class with Mal is back in session @JCrossover @RODIONS1 pic.twitter.com/wEyDw6pzCD
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) July 24, 2020
Finally, the NBA delivered a special message to retiring star Vince Carter. The video featured several current and former players paying tribute to one of the best forwards to ever play the game.
Thank you, Vince.
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) July 25, 2020
Vince Carter reflects on his 22-year career and sits down to watch a special tribute from the NBA family. #TheArena pic.twitter.com/ExdWRiRIA9
I’m not crying. It’s just been raining on my face.
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