On Wednesday morning the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to be a pandemic, and less than 12 hours later the NBA was grappling with one of its players testing positive.
Upon determining Rudy Gobert had contracted coronavirus, the NBA suspended the remainder of its season indefinitely. The MLS is also halting its season because of coronavirus outbreak concerns.
The NBA’s announcement came as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers were playing through rain at Camelback Ranch. Regulars such as Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts, Walker Buehler and Justin Turner were among those who were removed after four innings.