The NBA has indefinitely postponed its NBA draft lottery and draft combine in May due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league announced Friday.
The lottery was initially set to occur on May 19, while the combine was first scheduled to occur between May 21-24 in Chicago.
The NBA's decision to postpone the combine appears to be the first step in potentially moving the league's draft. The 2020 NBA draft is currently scheduled for June 25 in Brooklyn, though no update has been provided regarding if it will occur as scheduled.
"More information on each event will be shared at a later date as the NBA continues to closely monitor the coronavirus pandemic and consult with infectious disease specialists, public health experts and government officials," the league said in a statement
Earlier this week, the NBA's full list of early entry candidates for the draft was announced, with 163 players from colleges and other education institutions testing the waters alongside 42 international players.