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Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (10) drives around Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

Mike Conley waiting for news of return, like the rest of the NBA

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

LeBron James ‘definitely not giving up on the season’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis reacts as he takes part in a sendoff rally after an NHL hockey practice, Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ted Leonsis floats ‘bubble’ for NBA, NHL seasons to resume

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Jerry Stackhouse, center, is restrained by teammate Michael Jordan after being called for a first-quarter foul as Los Angeles Lakers' Samaki Walker stands at right Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ken Lambert) **FILE**

The second comeback: Imagining what a Michael Jordan Wizards documentary would look like

By Matthew Paras and Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this June 11, 1997 file photo, Chicago Bulls Scottie Pippen, right, embraces an exhausted Michael Jordan following their win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, in Salt Lake City. The flu-like illness Jordan fought through to lead the Bulls to a crucial victory in the 1997 NBA Finals created instant fodder for the virtue of perseverance. Pushing past boundaries, overcoming obstacles and adversity — that is part of the ethos of major competitive sports. That is how elite athletes become wired to win. (AP Photo/Jack Smith) ** FILE **

Michael Jordan sets record straight about ‘flu game,’ implies deliberate food poisoning

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) blocks Georgetown guard Mac McClung (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Washington. Georgetown won 83-80. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Mac McClung to transfer from Georgetown

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Scott Brooks says Wizards plan to reopen practice facility Friday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies practice before an NBA basketball game in Miami, Fla. If so inclined, NBA teams like Miami, Orlando and Utah could all be back in the gym for voluntary workouts in small groups starting Friday when the league ban on such things expires. None of them will be reopening that day. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) **FILE**

AP Source: Poll of NBA players shows desire to play, if safe

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, &quot;Let's Go Heat&quot; is displayed on t-shirts in the stands as the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies practice before an NBA basketball in Miami, Fla. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

NBA teams start to reopen, as testing plan begins emerging

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people

Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies practice before an NBA basketball game in Miami, Fla. If so inclined, NBA teams like Miami, Orlando and Utah could all be back in the gym for voluntary workouts in small groups starting Friday when the league ban on such things expires. None of them will be reopening that day. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) **FILE**

NBA players, staff asked to help virus researchers

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray arrives at the Vivint Smart Home Arena before the start of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. f so inclined, NBA teams like Miami, Orlando and Utah could all be back in the gym for voluntary workouts in small groups starting Friday, May 8, when the league ban on such things expires. None of them will be reopening that day. There's a clear desire for basketball to resume but, perhaps mindful of how rushing back too quickly hurt other leagues around the world, the NBA seems to be taking very cautious baby steps back to the court. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Analysis: The NBA is proceeding with extreme caution

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - This is a March 14, 2020, file photo showing the Wells Fargo Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team and the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team. The Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are set to offer refunds or credits for unplayed regular-season games at their shared arena because of the coronavirus pandemic. While neither the NHL or NBA has officially canceled the remainder of the season, or decided when and where the season may resume, both organizations on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, decided to address the ticket status for games scheduled for the Wells Fargo Center. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

76ers GM: Injured Simmons ‘close or ready’ to NBA return

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this March 11, 2020 photo, fans leave the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., after the NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings was postponed at the last minute over an &quot;abundance of caution&quot; after a player for the Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus. A person with knowledge of the situation says NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, May 1 provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File) ** FILE **

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this March 25, 2020, fikle photo, medical personnel from BayCare test people for the coronavirus in the parking lot outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Nobody can say with precise certainty how many coronavirus tests that the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need before those leagues can resume playing games. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File) **FiLE**

For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team executive Marc Eversley smiles while talking to reporters during a pre-draft workout at the Sixers Training Complex in Camden, N.J. New Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley addresses the media for the first time since he was hired this week to replace the fired Gar Forman. Eversley -- who will work under new executive vice president of basketball operations -- becomes the franchise's first black GM after four seasons in Philadelphia's front office. (Tim Tai/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers’ front office

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

LeBron James against NBA canceling season, wants basketball back ‘as soon as it’s safe’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform during a parade as they pass by the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Florida tourism officials say cases of the new coronavirus are having little visible impact on the state's biggest industry so far. Disney officials said in a statement that extra hand sanitizers were being placed throughout its four parks and more than two dozen hotels. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

NBA looks at finishing season at Disney World

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times