The NBA players reportedly decided Thursday to resume the playoffs a day after Milwaukee Bucks players decided not to play in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake. The Athletic added that the players expect the playoffs to resume as early as Friday or potentially over the weekend. NBA PLAYERS' STRIKE OVER JACOB BLAKE SHOOTING FOLLOWS BILL RUSSELL'S LEAD IN 1961 AND CRAIG HODGES' NEAR-BOYCOTT IN 1991The NBA confirmed that the playoffs are looking to resume Friday or Saturday. The team chose to strike over the Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wis. “We are calling for justice for Jacob Blake and demand the officers be held accountable.

Source: Fox News August 27, 2020 16:10 UTC