A nationwide FAA ground stop, a rare event not seen on this scale since 9/11, has thrown professional sports travel into chaos just as teams are gearing up for critical weekend matchups. The disruption has impacted both the NBA and NHL, with several teams facing significant travel hurdles. The Brooklyn Nets found themselves grounded in New Orleans, unable to fly to Memphis for their next game, while the Memphis Grizzlies, coincidentally also in New Orleans, are in a similar predicament. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls also faced flight cancellations, though the Detroit Pistons managed to reach Miami before the shutdown. In the NHL, the San Jose Sharks were less fortunate, with their flight to Utah for a Saturday game being canceled. While most NHL teams had already reached their destinations before the stoppage, the ongoing delays and potential for further travel headaches loom large for all professional sports leagues as flights gradually resume.
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