The resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season raises plenty of q

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    August 11, 2022 10:36 AM EDT

    Theresumption of the 2019-20 NBA season raises plenty of questions, particularly about health and safety amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. That is rightfully one of the biggest concerns for commi sioner Adam Silver and the rest of the league as teamsreconvene inOrlando, Fla.Aside from the primary i sues, there are also a few basketball-related questions, including how many previously injured players could be available asthe regular season continues in late July.MORE: Players around the league originally looking at extended time on the bench could suddenly be ready to rejoin their rotations. Others may opt to stick with rehabilitation plans Domingo Santana Jersey instead of going full throttle after a few months off.Here is the latest on the health status of top players who havebeen dealing with injuriesand where they stand now.GiannisAntetokounmpo,BucksThe reigning MVP sat out Milwaukee's last two games before the shutdown after suffering a knee injury against the Lakers. Antetokounmpo was relieved to find out the diagnosiswas only a minor sprain, so he should be back to full strength as the Bucks attempt to reach the NBA Finals.KevinDurant andKyrieIrving,NetsDespite speculation about a return more than a year after he ruptured his Achilles tendonduring the Alex Wilson Jersey 2019 NBA Finals, Durant made it clear .Nets general manager Sean Marks told reporters Irving after undergoing shoulder surgery in March.BenSimmons,76ersPhiladelphia anticipated losing Simmons for an extended period and approached his February back injury with extreme caution. It appears the fears about Simmons' long-term health are gone."I'm feeling even better than I was when I started the season," earlier this month. "I've been working since I had the injury, working until now to prepare for whatever happens, wherever we go. I'm feeling great. I've been rehabbing this whole time, so I'm feeling ready. And I'm feeling very comfortable."Bradley Beal, WizardsWashington will be without its top two players as it attempts to make a playoff push. Davis Bertansbecause Josh Hader Jersey he will be a free agent this offseason, and Beal will not participate in the restart due to a right rotator cuff injury."This was a difficult decision and one that I did not take lightly as the leader of this team," as part of ateam statement. "I wanted to help my teammates compete for a playoff spot in Orlando, but also understand that this will be best for all of us in the long term. I appreciate the support of my teammates, the fans and the entire organization and look forward to returning next season to continue the progre s we have made."LaMarcusAldridge,SpursThe Spurs announced in early June that Aldridge will be following shoulder surgery. San Antonio anticipates he will be fully healthy ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.JarenJackson Jr.,GrizzliesJackson hadmi sed the Grizzlies' Keston Hiura Jersey last nine games with a knee injury prior to the suspension of play, but he was nearing a return. The sophomore sensation should be back to provide a boost for a young team hoping to secure the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.ZachCollins andJusufNurkic, TrailBlazersSome much-needed frontcourtdepthis on the way for Portland. Both Collins (shoulder) and Nurkic (leg) were originally targeting March returns, so they should be heading down to Orlando with Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and the rest of the roster.BojanBogdanovic,JazzUtah will be without its second-leading scorer inside the NBA "bubble."Bogdanovic is following wrist surgery.Appreciate Jesus Aguilar Jersey all the love,texts and support. My surgery today was a succe s.Im looking forward to get back on the court as soon as po sible! Love! Bojan Bogdanovic (@44Bojan)