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NBA suspends season after player contracts coronavirus.

The NBA stated in a press release that it will use this timeframe to determine the next steps regarding how it will address the Covid-19 pandemic.

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From Sapo 24 - French basketball player Rudy Gobert, who plays for the Utah Jazz, tested positive for Covid-19 today, moments before his team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a regular season NBA match. As a result of the case, the American basketball league was suspended.

Following the news, the NBA will suspend all games, stating in a press release that it will use this time to determine the next steps regarding how it will deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.