Unvaccinated NBA players could now be sentenced to jail time and fines

Unvaccinated NBA players could face jail time when playing in Canada this season. The Toronto Raptors are returning home after playing last season in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic and the country has some strict guidelines that must be followed.

“NBA players have been told that unvaccinated players who violate the quarantine in Toronto are liable to a criminal offense. Unvaccinated players can only leave the hotel for team activities. According to Canada’s Quarantine Act, violations could result in up to 6 months in prison and / or a $ 750,000 fine ”, AthleticismShams Charania’s announced on Twitter.

According to NBA health and safety protocols for the upcoming season, players must take a PCR test before traveling to Toronto, regardless of their vaccination status. The NBA hasn’t made COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for players, but it makes it difficult for those who haven’t been injected to get around and make a living. Last month, the league announced that players forced to miss games due to their vaccination status would not be paid.

Kyrie Irving and Jonathan Isaac were two players who were very adamant about not getting the shot. The Golden State Warrior and Canadian NBA star Andrew Wiggins were also against shooting before relinquishing this week.

“I felt the only options were to get the shot or not to play in the NBA. It was a tough decision. Hopefully, in 10 years, it’s working and I’m still healthy, ”he told the media.

The NBA currently reports that 95% of players have been vaccinated while the Toronto Raptors have said all of their players have taken the jab. Vaccinated players will not be tested often, however, unvaccinated players will be tested on all training and travel days, and at least once on match days.