LeBron James Says Reports Of NBA Execs, Agents Wanting To Cancel Season Are ‘Absolutely Not True’

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James said that “reports about execs and agents wanting to cancel” the NBA season are “absolutely not true.”

James responded to reports that surfaced on Thursday, April 30 that NBA executives and agents wanted the league to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Saw some reports about execs and agents wanting to cancel season??? That’s absolutely not true. Nobody I know saying anything like that,” tweeted James. “As soon as it’s safe we would like to finish our season. I’m ready and our team is ready.  Nobody should be canceling anything.”

Saw some reports about execs and agents wanting to cancel season??? That’s absolutely not true. Nobody I know saying anything like that. As soon as it’s safe we would like to finish our season. I’m ready and our team is ready. Nobody should be canceling anything. 👑

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 30, 2020

“NBA team executives and players’ agents spoke to CNBC in recent weeks about the challenges in resuming play,” wrote CNBC’s Jabari Young. “They said team owners are concerned with liability issues and are conflicted about whether or not to give up on the current season. The individuals spoke on condition of anonymity as they aren’t authorized to discuss league matters publicly.

The NBA suspended play of its 2019-20 season on March 11 after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19.

“The NBA is suspending play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice. The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic,” the league said in a statement.

Breaking News: The NBA has suspended the season. Details below pic.twitter.com/6lAcBT0VQV

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) March 12, 2020

Recently, reports emerged that the NBA was pushing to allow the teams in cities with looser stay-at-home orders to reopen facilities.

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