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NBA won’t pay unvaccinated players who miss games

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October 1, 2021

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Unvaccinated players won’t be payed if they are forced to miss games because of COVID-19, according to the NBA.

Mike Bass, NBA’s Executive Vice President of Communications, confirmed the policy on Wednesday.

“Any player who elects not to comply with local vaccination mandates will not be paid for games that he misses,” Bass said.

95% of NBA players have been vaccinated, according to Adrian Wojnarowsk from ESPN.

The NBA and NBPA agreed on continuing stringent regulations for unvaccinated players this season. The opening news cycle of training camps focused on a few star players — such as Kyrie Irving and Bradley Beal — who had come to camp unvaccinated. https://t.co/q8rvgjfnCy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 30, 2021

The NBA currently doesn’t require players to be vaccinated, despite requiring referees, medical staff, arena staff, club officials, and broadcast presenters to be vaccinated by the 1st of October.

Local health orders in places like San Francisco – where the Golden State Warriors are based – require vaccination for large indoor events.

Kyrie Irving has asked to keep his vaccination status private, and Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has confirmed he isn’t vaccinated.

The NBA rejected Wiggins’ request for a religious exemption for vaccination earlier in the week.

“The NBA has reviewed and denied Andrew Wiggins’ request for religious exemption from the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s order requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all participants age 12 and older at large indoor events. Wiggins will not be able to play in Warriors home games until he fulfills the city’s vaccination requirements.” the statement said.

Each game missed by Andrew Wiggins will cost him around $300,000, according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein.

-By Parker McKenzie

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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10 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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May 21, 2024

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured