Report: NBA players who are abroad receive clearance to re-enter U.S. - Sportsnet.ca

The NBA has reportedly notified its teams that players currently outside the United States have government clearance to re-enter the country.

The order, signed into effect on May 22, exempts individuals who are a part of certain professional leagues and sporting groups from COVID-19 travel restrictions that would have otherwise barred their entry into the U.S.

In addition to granting players clearance to re-enter the country, the order extends to essential staff, team and league leadership, spouses and dependents., professional sporting groups included in this exemption are: the NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, WTA and ATP.

As of Wednesday night, more than 1,701,500 people in the United States have been infected with the novel coronavirus and at least 100,000 have died, according to a database maintained by the New York Times.

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