By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Basketball is all but locked down all around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic threat. NBA is no exception. However, commissioner Adam Silver wrote a letter to the fans noting that players will remain away from the courts for at least 30 days and that the NBA intends to resume the 2019-20 Regular Season, if and when developments allow.
Dear NBA Fans,
As you know, we have temporarily suspended our season in response to the coronavirus pandemic. We made this decision to safeguard the health and well-being of fans, players, everyone connected to our game and the general public. This hiatus will last at least 30 days and we intend to resume the season, if and when it becomes safe for all concerned.
In the meantime, we will continue to coordinate with infectious disease and public health experts along with government officials to determine safe protocols for resuming our games. As we develop the appropriate course for future NBA games and events, we will keep you informed of any changes as soon as they happen. Tickets already purchased for a postponed game will be honored when the game is rescheduled. If games are not played or played in an empty arena, teams will work with fans on a credit for a future game or a refund.
We encourage you to visit NBA.com for the latest news, updates and interactive features to stay connected to the game. You will also find guidelines on how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy.
This remains a complicated and rapidly evolving situation that reminds us that we are all part of a broader society with a responsibility to look out for one another. That is what the NBA will continue to do, and we are grateful for your understanding and for being the best fans in sports.
Sincerely,
Adam Silver
NBA Commissioner
Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban echoed Silver via ESPN adding that if the season resumes, the playoffs and the finals might stretch into August this year.
The NBA Finals usually end in mid-June. I asked Mavericks owner Mark Cuban if he could see NBA games stretching into August this year; his answer was “absolutely.” pic.twitter.com/PeI53s8Px1
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) March 12, 2020
NBA plans to keep fans updated taking all possible precautions to prevent the COVID-19 spread.