even with the additional urging from the league about its importance.Players, the NBA reminded Wednesday, must limit their interactions to elbow bumps and fist bumps.
Hugs and handshakes are not permitted, and when players are exchanging pleasantries after games they remain “strongly encouraged to wear facemasks during any such interactions,” the league said.Included in Wednesday’s guidance from the league: a reminder that speaking face-to-face while unmasked raises meaningful risks of transmission.
The league has also said that should a player test positive after such an interaction, the other player could have to quarantine because of his possible exposure.The Grizzlies have not played in Portland since April 3, 2019.