in March 2020, the NBA season was postponed due to the coronavirus. After a few months, the NBA planned to continue the season as it was considered to be safe. The plan was met with criticism from the African-American members on the National Basketball Player Association (NBPA) who raised the concern about the ongoing Black Lives Matter protest. Despite the resistance, the NBA decided to continue the season. Eventually, NBPA members hesitantly agree to the plan, and the season was continued in early August 2020.
In 23rd August 2020, another police shooting incident happened, involving victim, Jacob Blake, an African-American man. The incident sparked another wave of protest across the country.