Analysis: The NBA has shifted its standard for the bubble from ‘safe’ to ‘safer than elsewhere’

Back in April, when it was becoming clear that what was once envisioned as perhaps a month-long hiatus would be much, much longer, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that safety was the league’s No. 1 concern.
The NBA wanted to return, to help boost the nation’s spirits and perhaps help kickstart an economic comeback. But safety, Silver said at the time, was paramount.
“I can say that I think all these team owners are in this business because they love the game, they love the co