NBA to enforce rules forbidding hugs, handshakes with midcourt security

ESPN ^ | Jan. 20, 2021 | Adrian Wojnarowski

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After witnessing some opposing players disregarding new league rules against unnecessary contact on game nights, the NBA is moving team security into the midcourt area to dissuade violations that include hugging and handshakes, according to a league memo obtained by ESPN on Wednesday.

As coronavirus infections increased amid a darkening pandemic, the NBA recently tightened regulations on players and staffs, including several meant to lessen the possibility of on-court transmissions.

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Do post-game conversations get timed? 15-to-20 seconds, OK. But that 21st second lands you in deep doo doo. And the fellas can't hug either.

"reaffirming the rules that require teams to remain on their half of the court in pregame and halftime warm-ups, and limits physical contact to include only elbow or fist bumps. High-fives, hugs and handshakes aren't allowed, nor are extended postgame conversations."

[dsrtsage]

How many bouncy ball illiterate millionaires have died from the dreaded virus? Anybody got a number higher than zero?

[JennysCool]

They have to “tighten regulations” and keep THE FEAR going long enough so the suspicion that the pandemic was simply Part Three of “Russia Russia Russia!” and “Impeach Him!” doesn’t continue to spread. Like a virus.

[Vaquero]

There’s an NBA now?

[Scrambler Bob]

Back in the day, Real Basketball had no touching.

[Durbin]

All 4 of their fans will notice.

[dainbramaged]

I ran across a college basketball game the other day on the tube and they were all playing masked. It was bizarre.

[The Accused]

Pantsing, however, is still allowed.

[Bratch]

Future Democrat/Republican reconciliation meeting?

[ealgeone]

Hopefully none on here are watching the national bonehead association.

[Getready]

Uh, who cares?