NBA stars are set to be banned from using their cell phones during games this season, according to reports.
League officials are claimed to be keen to minimise players’ social media use during play.
This will see even the likes of LeBron James and Steph Curry have their cell phone use limited.
According to Yahoo Sports, teams will be contacted regarding the rule change this week.
The new season is set to tip-off on Tuesday, when the defending champion Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks.
It’s claimed that as part of the rule, players will not be able to use their phones from 45 minutes before tip-off until post-game media obligations have been fulfilled.
Not just players will be affected, with the ban also being imposed upon NBA coaches.
League officials are said to have worked with the NBA Players Association in order …