The NBA will go on a 30-day hiatus due to the coronavirus, league sources told Yahoo Sports following a call that included all NBA owners and commissioner Adam Silver.
The league suspended play indefinitely Wednesday night after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 before the Jazz-Thunder game, which was postponed. Early Thursday morning, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was diagnosed with COVID-19 as well — even though he hadn’t shown any symptoms.
One ownership source on the call said it was suggested that every player be tested as soon as possible, because Mitchell’s case could be a harbinger for other positive tests for players who aren’t yet showing symptoms.