Photo Credit: The National Basketball AssociationBasketballNBA Suspends 2019-2020 NBA Season Until Further Notice by Andre Oge March 11, 2020 As of Wednesday night, the NBA has officially suspended the remainder of the 2019-2020 NBA Season. The suspension is an obvious response to the Coronavirus, which has been deemed an epidemic. Earlier this week, the NBA joined the other major sports organizations (i.e. NFL, MLS, and MLB) in banning all media from the locker rooms until further notice. The next step was projected to be that the games would continue without an audience. However, things changed on Wednesday and the season was suspended indefinitely.There were rumors last week that Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks had tested positively for the virus. Those reports were never confirmed. However, just moments away from the tip off in the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz game on Wednesday night, it was confirmed that Jazz center, Rudy Gobert, tested positively for the Coronavirus. In response, the police shut down the area, fans were sent home, and the game was suspended. The remainder of the games for Wednesday night continued as scheduled. However, after tonight, the season will be cancelled until further notice.Without a doubt, this is disappointing to NBA fans who were gearing up for a rather tense playoff run. However, the priority here is the safety and health of everyone including fans, coaching staff, and of course the players themselves. In the last few days, closures such as this have become more common, with schools and jobs shutting down temporarily. This may be the first for the league, and as more information comes out, we will all have to be patient as the League and other major institutions adapt.In ConclusionAs the Coronavirus continues to spread, it is important that everyone keep calm and comply with healthcare instructions coming out of the appointed federal agencies. Thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water, covering your mouth, and staying home when feeling sick can make all the difference. This is something that everyone should take seriously, and clearly that includes the NBA. With all the chaos, on behalf of Double G Sports, stay safe and stay calm. Post Views: 895The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsAndre OgeAndre is the New York Knicks Lead Writer for DoubleGSports.comLatest posts by Andre Oge (see all) Kyrie Irving Rallies Players to Continue Fight Against Racism - June 14, 2020 The NBA is Back - June 4, 2020 Stephen Jackson, the NBA Community, Demand Justice for the Murder of George Floyd - May 29, 2020 NBA Opening Practice Facilities in Certain States - April 26, 2020 Related Topics2019-2020 NBA SeasonBasketballCoronavirusFeatureNBA Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 69: WFAN’s Al Dukes (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 12, 2021 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 You Know I’m Right, Episode 68: WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 7, 2021More in Basketball You Know I’m Right, Episode 73: The New York Post’s Marc Berman (Audio/Video)On the 73rd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 72: SNY’s Eamon McAnaney (Audio/Video)On the 72nd episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Would getting rid of the NBA Draft help NBA players??The other day I did a little write up on Jackie MacMullan and what... I Heard What Jackie MacMullan said, and honestly, I admit I find it hard to disagreeWhat Jackie MacMullan Said… Flipping through my Google news feed, as I often do... Cappie Pondexter on playing for New York Liberty: “One of My Fondest Basketball Memories” Baseline Jumper, Episode 117: Kenny Atkinson and NBA Title Favorites (Audio)