NBA coronavirus update: Games could be played without fans even after suspension ends

If NBA is to return mid-June, re would probably be NBA games without fans, as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. NBA suspension came along with Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert testing positive for COVID-19. Reports have claimed that if NBA returns in June, season could stretch till August. 

NBA coronavirus update: After NBA suspension, games could be played without an audience

Reports suggest that NBA might initially play without any fans. y are already looking for venues or than arenas. league want facilities where re won't be a backdrop of an empty arena.

y also want an environment which would be better for TV sight-lines, so y can be more creative. Playing without fans even after NBA suspension would be a preventive measure till coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement advising all events of 50 people or more in USA should eir be cancelled or postponed for two months due to current coronavirus pandemic.

Before league was suspended, Nets vs Warriors game was going to be played without fans due to virus outbreak. 

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NBA has also banned team practices indefinitely. However, players can work out individually at team facilities before NBA return. In an interview with ESPN, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said that he sees league go in till August.

teams will probably play a few games before moving on to playoffs in July and August. Milwaukee Bucks were leading NBA with a 53-12 win-loss record before NBA suspension was anunced. 

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