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John Salley Discusses Coronavirus Impact on the Basketball World

The coronavirus pandemic has left an indelible impact on the sports world. Given the timing of the outbreak, perhaps no sport has felt the sting quite as much as basketball.

In the NBA, the league has suspended the season for the foreseeable future. No return date has been announced, the the Centers for Disease Control's recommendation of an eight-week hiatus on gatherings of 50 people or more could serve as a guideline for the league to resume play. Several teams have announced positive tests for its players, and the delay could impact the 2020 draft.