The NBA has made the unprecedented move to suspend its season amid fears about coronavirus spread.
The NBA has suspended the season in the wake of the Coronavirus Crisis. Its official statement: pic.twitter.com/x3X6pddmSq
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 12, 2020
The NBA really had no choice but to suspend the season since at least one player has COVID-19. To play additional games, especially without knowing if other players or coaches contracted the virus, would undermine public health and, less importantly, create potential legal risks. https://t.co/qCGY2J07yk
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 12, 2020The league announced the move on Wednesday night following Jazz center Rudy Golbert's positive test for coronavirus.
Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for Coronavirus.NBA has suspended its season. pic.twitter.com/YPV1SVj2gp
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2020Utah Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert has tested positive for coronavirus, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.Sources say Gobert is feeling good, strong and stable — and was feeling strong enough to play tonight.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2020The Jazz played the Celtics in Boston on Friday.
