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Adam Silver Says 'Level of Concern Has Increased' as NBA Prepares to Move Forward

With the number of positive coronavirus tests surging in Florida, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed concern on Friday regarding the league's resumption, but added the league still plans on continuing in its restart.

Silver said on a call with reporters that "the level of concern has increased, not just because of the increased levels in Florida, but throughout the country." But added that the league still feels "very comfortable right now with where we are."

Silver told reporters that the coronavirus pandemic has left the league with no choice, "but to learn to live with the virus," and that "no options are risk-free.