Games were canceled. Practice facilities were shuttered. A season ended unceremoniously for eight teams. The draft process was delayed, as was a free agency. Some players tested positive for the coronavirus. Many more took to the streets and used their voices to demand justice and equality as racism and police brutality sparked a nationwide conversation.
Associated Press: NBA finally set to see games that count again
Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder bounces off Alex Len #21 of the Phoenix Suns as he shoots two points during the second half of an NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Oct. 28, 2016, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.