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James Harden is going to have a long season.
On Saturday the NBA released their Covid-19 protocol for the upcoming season and there are some interesting limitations for players.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski not only are players prohibited from going bars/clubs on the road but they can only go to “approved restaurants”.
At home, players and staff are not allowed to enter: Bars/lounges/clubs; live entertainment/gaming venues (with limited exceptions), public gyms/spas/pool areas, or large indoor social gatherings (15 or more people), NBA tells teams in expanded Health and Safety Guide.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 5, 2020
NBA shared an additional Health and Safety guide w/ teams — this time, 158 pages — allowing for team/player dining at "approved restaurants" on trips, outdoor dining, or indoor restaurant in "fully privatized space," according to document obtained by ESPN. Details, details.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 5, 2020
Traveling amid the pandemic is a great challenge for teams in this new season; NBA and NBPA are searching for ways to allow some freedom, but also limit exposure to the virus. Teams will be notified of the vetting process for "approved restaurants" soon, league says. https://t.co/ukt9WvIjtd
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 5, 2020
Fans immediately made James Harden jokes after Woj’s report considering the Rockets is notoriously known for hanging out at strip clubs during the season.
Harden filing a complaint with the NBAPA rn https://t.co/OMLRw0UHgy
— kyle/Free agent nba fan (@knicks_tape99) December 5, 2020
— Josh Eberley🇨🇦 (@JoshEberley) December 5, 2020
When Harden and Wall see that clubs aren’t allowed pic.twitter.com/kfjzLp1iAS
— Artūras Karnišovas Fan Club (@arturasfanclub) December 5, 2020
Harden and Wall rn pic.twitter.com/jMU7cVmdWm
— The Goat Smush Parker 🎄🏀🦃 (@AlexBel65104981) December 5, 2020
Stripclubs knowing Harden won't be in everyday pic.twitter.com/pKs3GEfLPS
— 𝗭𝗔𝗜𝗡 (@ZAINRXJA) December 5, 2020
Harden Wall and Lou will bout to opt out lmfaoooooo https://t.co/sAmcVBkW9C
— 🤩 7thBurg 🤩 (@4getit_) December 5, 2020
“I heard rumors of Wall and Harden going to a strip club Adam…” pic.twitter.com/crcs63RgMc
— Wami🎄 (@WamiWaynwiedWo) December 5, 2020