NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that around 96% players in the league have now been vaccinated against Covid-19 despite union opposition to a league-wide mandate.

Speaking to reporters on the eve of the new NBA season, which tips off on Tuesday, Silver said the number of vaccinated player had increased and was expected to go higher after the season starts.

 

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