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With the NBA restart set to begin on July 30 with 22 teams, there have been a number of players who have decided to opt-out in wake of the pandemic.
Here are the eight players so far that have confirmed that they will not be taking part. Players such as Bradley Beal and Dwight Howard have been said to be on the fence as to whether they will join, but they have not made their final decision as of the morning of July 5.
Trevor Ariza, Portland Trail Blazers
Acquired by Portland in late January, Ariza will not participate in the re-start due to a one-month visitation window he has with his son according to ESPN. He has started in all 21 of his appearances since joining the Trail Blazers averaging 11 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals.
The Portland Trail Blazers plan to sign guard Jaylen Adams as a substitute player to replace Trevor Ariza, sources tell ESPN. Adams was the G-League's MVP runner-up with Wisconsin. #Bonnies
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2020
Davis Bertans, Washington Wizards
It has easily been a career season for Bertans as he will look to capitalize on this offseason when he becomes a free agent. One of the top sixth men of 2019-20, he has averaged 15.4 points and connected on 200 three-pointers (seventh-most in NBA).
Troy Brown Jr. on Davis Bertans opting out: "I fully support his decision. I feel like he's making the best decision for him."
— Chase Hughes (@ChaseHughesNBCS) July 3, 2020
Avery Bradley, Los Angeles Lakers
A strong defender, Bradley was the starting shooting guard in 44 of his 49 games played for the Lakers this season. The two-time All-Defensive member was averaging 8.6 points on the year while making 36.4 percent of his three-point tries.
BREAKING: The Lakers are expected to sign J.R. Smith to replace Avery Bradley tomorrow https://t.co/dyK2GHz1r0 pic.twitter.com/SYbT9vDENh
— Silver Screen & Roll (@LakersSBN) June 29, 2020
Willie Cauley-Stein, Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks traded for Cauley-Stein in late January, and the center played in 12 games for Dallas. While playing 12.1 minutes a game for the team, he averaged 5.2 points and 4.6 rebounds.
Rick Carlisle on the team's depth chart after signing Trey Burke to replace Willie Cauley-Stein: "We're gonna be a little small." Right now Dallas has three available players who are taller than 6-7.
— Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) July 1, 2020
Wilson Chandler, Brooklyn Nets
Chandler was suspended for the first 25 games, but he averaged 21 minutes a contest upon his return. The 33-year-old averaged a career-low 5.9 points in 2019-20.
Nets forward Wilson Chandler cites spending more time with his family -- particularly his grandmother, who raised him, and three children -- as the primary reason for sitting out of the NBA’s restart. ESPN story: https://t.co/rQ9Myh6Tzs
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) June 28, 2020
DeAndre Jordan, Brooklyn Nets
As he reported on his Twitter, Jordan tested positive for COVID-19 and will not join the bubble in Orlando. Mostly used as a reserve big man this season (although he did start Brooklyn’s last two games), Jordan compiled 13 double-doubles.
Found out last night and confirmed again today that I’ve tested positive for Covid while being back in market. As a result of this, I will not be in Orlando for the resumption of the season.
— DeAndre Jordan (@DeAndre) June 30, 2020
Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers
Oladipo is the most high-profile player to opt-out thus far as in 2017-18, he was named the Most Improved Player and was an All-NBA Third Team member. A ruptured quadriceps tendon limited him to just 13 games this season, and he never quite looked like himself averaging 13.8 points on 39.1 percent shooting.
Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo has decided to sit out of the resumed NBA season, Oladipo told @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2020
Full story: https://t.co/9N4fioq1xs
Thabo Sefolosha, Houston Rockets
While he did appear in 41 games, the 36-year-old Sefolosha was often on the outskirts of Houston’s rotation. He posted averages of just 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds.
ESPN story on Houston's Thabo Sefolosha opting out of NBA's Orlando restart: https://t.co/XEQQ1PMMb7
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2020
