The NBA playoffs are set to get back underway, but it wasn't until players' voices were heard that the league was ready to move forward.
On Friday, the NBA and the NBPA released a joint statement detailing the resumption of play beginning Saturday, the league's increased commitment to social justice through a coalition and the attention that basketball will give to voting in upcoming elections.
The full statement can be seen below.
Playoff action will resume Saturday. Play has been suspended since the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the floor for Game 5 of their first-round series against the Magic on Wednesday in a protest against social injustice and police brutality.
Commissioner Adam Silver also issued a letter to league employees Friday, saying that he "wholeheartedly support(s) NBA and WNBA players and their commitment to shining a light on important issues of social justice." He heard several people's thoughts regarding the need for professional sports leagues to take action, and he followed through.
Lakers star LeBron James has also been a vocal presence in encouraging others to vote, get involved and pave the way for change.
The schedule for specific matchups and game times in the coming days wasn't immediately released Friday.
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