Four players for the Brooklyn Nets tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the team released Tuesday. The infected players were not named. The NBA suspended its season following Jazz center Rudy Gobert’s positive test.
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It appears that the Coronavirus has halted one of the few remaining outlets of basketball, or any professional sports, Australia’s National Basketball League. Game four of the league’s championship series, the Grand Final was to be played Friday between the Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats. However the Kings brass stated they did not want to play the game in lieu of the global circumstances surrounding COVID-19. NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman had this to say in a statement: “We respect the decision in what are extraordinary times for…
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From nbl.com.au: A career-best Nick Kay performance with Bryce Cotton again brilliant has put the Perth Wildcats one win away from back-to-back NBL championships after outlasting the Sydney Kings 111-96 in Game 3 of the Grand Final series at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday. Led by dynamic duo Cotton (31 points, seven assists) and Nick Kay (30 points, 12 rebounds, four assists), Perth rebounded from a 97-83 loss to the Kings on Friday night to beat Sydney for the second time on the road in the Grand Final series. Kay…
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From nbl.com.au : NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman has made the following statement: “After consultation with local, state and federal authorities as well as our clubs, we have made a decision that the remainder of the Hungry Jack’s NBL Grand Final Series presented by MG between the Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats will be closed to the general public. “The health and well-being of our players, staff, officials and fans is paramount. As a family sport we felt this was the only decision to make. “We commend the Kings,…
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From NBL.com.au : The NBL is pleased to announce the return of Champion to Australian basketball as the league’s new Official On-Court Player Apparel Partner. Whilst the announcement marks an exciting new partnership for Champion Australia, Champion is no stranger to the basketball court, having produced the on-court NBA jerseys during the 1990s and into the 2000s. Under the three-year agreement, Champion will design brand new team jerseys for the 2020/2021 NBL Season, along with a range of NBL club streetwear for basketball fans to enjoy. NBL Owner and Executive…
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In light of the COVID-19 situation, the league has suspended games moving forward. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and guard Donavan Mitchell both tested positive for the coronavirus. Teams around the Association have or are in the process of implementing quarantine and contingency plans. Who Got It Done pt rb ast Trae YoungATL vs. NYK 42 2 11 6-12 3-pt B. MarjanovićDAL vs. DEN 31 17 1 2 stl Christian WoodDET @ PHI 32 7 2 14-18 fg Joel EmbiidPHI vs. DET 30 14 3 10-12 ft Julius RandleNYK @…
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Who Got It Done pt rb ast James HardenHOU vs. MIN 37 4 7 5-10 3-pt Bradley BealWAS vs. NYK 40 3 7 14-16 ft Luka DončićDAL @ SAS 38 7 8 2 stl Jayson TatumBOS @ IND 30 6 2 4 stl LeBron JamesLAL vs. BRK 29 12 9 J. ValančiūnasMEM vs. ORL 27 16 0 D. SabonisIND vs. BOS 28 9 8 Gordon HaywardBOS @ IND 27 10 5 2 stl Damian LillardPOR vs. PHO 25 5 7 5-10 3-pt Victor OladipoIND vs. BOS 27…
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Since suffering the Achilles tear heard around In last year’s NBA Finals , Kevin Durant has been on the shelf. As he progresses through his recovery process, videos emerged of KD running, then shooting and now the latest update shows Durant dunking. In the video, posted by reported and host of the “Culture”podcast, Billy Reinhardt, Durant is seen making a dribble move at the top of the key, getting by his defender and throwing it down. As Durant has said multiple times that he will not play this season, videos…
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The first official sports domino related to the coronavirus has fallen. Tuesday the Ivy League announces the cancellation of both their men’s and women’s conference basketball tournaments. The tournaments were scheduled to commence Friday. Ivy League executive director Robin Harris had this to say in a statement released by the league: “We understand and share the disappointment with student-athletes, coaches and fans who will not be able to participate in these tournaments Regrettably, the information and recommendations presented to us from public health authorities and medical professionals have convinced us…
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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Terry RozierCHO @ ATL 40 4 3 8-13 3-pt John CollinsATL vs. CHO 28 11 0 12-13 fg Caleb MartinCHO @ ATL 23 0 4 5-6 3-pt Devonte’ GrahamCHO @ ATL 27 4 10 4 stl Trae YoungATL vs. CHO 31 4 16 Serge IbakaTOR @ UTA 27 13 3 5-7 3-pt Pascal SiakamTOR @ UTA 27 11 8 Joe InglesUTA vs. TOR 20 5 6 2 stl Kyle KorverMIL @ DEN 23 4 4 Cam ReddishATL vs. CHO 22…
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