NBA 2k tournament to be played between 16 of the league's best gamers

While NBA suspension is still going on, league has decided to host a players-only NBA 2k tournament. NBA players will play NBA 2k tournament from ir homes and will include some 'big-name players'. NBA 2k tournament will also reportedly be brocasted by ESPN. 

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NBA 2k tournament: DeMarcus Cousins will also play upcoming NBA 2k20 tournament during NBA suspension

As per reports, 16 NBA players will play NBA 2k tournament that will last for 10 days. Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and Utah Jazz's Dovan Mitchell are two of players who will play NBA 2k20 tournament. Cousins, who is recovering from a torn ACL, missed entire NBA 2019-20 season and was recently waived by LA Lakers. Mitchell, on or hand, tested positive for COVID-19 on March 12. However, Jazz star longer has  virus and will partake in NBA 2k20 tournament. 

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NBA suspension: When will NBA resume play?

Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 on March 11, which resulted in NBA suspension. Gobert was followed by Mitchell and Detroit Pistons Christian Wood testing positive. A week later, Kevin Durant and three Brooklyn Nets players, two Lakers players and Boston Celtics Marcus Smart were confirmed to have been infected by virus. As of w, Gobert and Smart have also been cleared of virus along with Mitchell.

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As situation surrounding coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain, league has me official anuncement regarding ir return. According to reports, league is hoping for a mid-June return. However, season could also resume in July or August and extend till September. league is also reportedly considering playing shortened playoffs and conducting m in a neutral location like Vegas or Bahamas. 

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