12:12  ,  March 12, 2020

NBA suspends games because of coronavirus

National Basketball Association (NBA) announced it is suspending games until further notice.

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

The decision comes after Utah player Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus.

 

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