NBA Reveals Strict COVID-19 Guidelines For All Games In Canada

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The Canadian government only wants fully vaccinated players coming to Toronto.

COVID-19 guidelines have been fairly strict in the NBA as the league looks to protect players, staff, and even the fans. Not everyone is a fan of the rules, especially given the fact that these rules always include the need for vaccination. For instance, due to COVID guidelines in New York this year, Kyrie Irving hasn't been able to suit up for the Brooklyn Nets. 

Now, stricter guidelines are coming to Canada as the country is tightening up the border. The Toronto Raptors are the focal point of these guidelines, however, as Shams Charania reports, these new rules will effect every single team and player in the NBA.

NBA Reveals Strict COVID-19 Guidelines For All Games In Canada
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In order to enter Canada to play games, all players and staff must be fully vaccinated. If they aren't, they will not be able to participate. This new rule is set to begin on January 15th of next year, and there will not be a single exception to the rule. While there are only a few unvaccinated players left in the league, this is still a big deal as stars like Bradley Beal won't be able to travel to Toronto, in the immediate future.


COVID guidelines are always changing, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you the latest updates from around the NBA.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.