Lakers, Clippers Have Voted To Boycott The Remainder Of NBA Season: Report

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It seems that LeBron James may have led the movement. Other teams reportedly voted to continue the season.

A monumental moment has taken place in the NBA. Fans couldn't wait for the return of basketball amid COVID-19 concerns, so executives moved mountains in order for the NBA season to commence. We're in the thick of the playoffs and fans are excited to see which team will take home the gold during a pandemic, but if reports are to be believed, Los Angeles's teams—the Lakers and the Clippers—may not be participating in the remainder of the season.

Sports journalist Shams Charania tweeted a series of updates, stating that both teams had a meeting and voted to sit out the rest of the season while all other NBA teams have chosen to continue. "LeBron James said in meeting he want owners to be more involved/take action," Charania wrote. "LeBron James walked out. Rest of Lakers and Clippers exited behind him."

Then, a question was raised. "Miami's Udonis Haslem spoke and essentially told everyone in room that -- without Lakers and Clippers, how will season continue?" It's unclear what the final decision will be, but it looks as if you won't see any upcoming Lakers and Clippers games if things move forward as they are. Do you think that the teams are making the right decision?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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