Steve Popper

Does a team like Brooklyn really benefit by playing in the Orlando bubble without four of their planned starters if it means risking injury to one of the remaining players?

The minor move is only a hint of the direction the team will take under the new president, who recently opened up publicly for the first time since taking the job.

As tight as the NBA tries to close the walls, there still is the possibility of a player testing positive. 

ESPN and The Athletic reported that Irving led a discussion of nearly 100 players on subjects that touched on the logistics and risks of a return to play.

The Atlanta Hawks are among the franchises looking for a way to get back on the court ahead of next season, but would Knicks want to return?

There is a chance the league will go with 20 or 22 teams, and do play-in rounds to get to the top 16. 

While reports have surfaced of a return to games in mid-July in Orlando, one thing that has not been spoken out loud is just who will be invited.

At first glance, it sounds like a great idea. And then you think, how could this ever work?

"Player relations, he's very big on that," said long-time Rose client Carmelo Anthony. "Deal-making, very big on that. Communicating. Knowing personnel. He's been in this game for a long time."

Apologizing for the poor treatment of its past players could help improve the franchise's image around the NBA.