The global coronavirus pandemic has hit some places of the United States a lot harder than other places. For the Philadelphia 76ers, their training facility resides in New Jersey who, along with New York, have been the hardest hit places for the virus. That has stopped the Sixers from getting back to work and re-opening their training facility due to the state’s stay at home order still in effect
As the curve begins to flatten and the state continues to see progress, state Governor Phil Murphy announced on Tuesday morning that pro sports teams in New Jersey can get back to work in terms of training and competing. This now opens the door for Philadelphia to re-open their facility if they choose to do so.
UPDATE: Professional sports teams in NJ may return to training and even competition – if their leagues choose to move in that direction. We have been in constant discussions with teams about necessary protocols to protect the health and safety of players, coaches, and personnel. pic.twitter.com/yMrCFtSyqY
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) May 26, 2020
The Sixers have been one of three potential playoff teams–the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks are the other two–who have yet to re-open their facility. [lawrence-related id=31529,31544,31530]