NBA season suspended after player tests positive for coronavirus

The NBA announced today that it has indefinitely halted the 2019-2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice," said the organization in a statement. "The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic."

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— NBA (@NBA) March 12, 2020

The decision came after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the delay and then cancelation of Wednesday's game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder just "seconds" before tip-off. The organization did not name the player but said he "was not in the arena."  Read more...

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