The NBA suspended its season on Wednesday after a player on the Utah Jazz preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
The test result was reported shortly prior to tip-off of Wednesday night’s game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder, according toa statement from the NBA. The game was canceled immediately.
The affected player was not in the arena at the time of cancellation. The NBA also announced that it would be using the hiatus to determine next steps.
The player has been identified as center Rudy Gobert.
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