16 NBA Players Test Positive for Coronavirus Ahead Of Suspended Season's Resumption From July 30

The National Basketball Association announced via a statement on Friday that the 2019/20 season of the NBA will restart on July 30. The Premier Basketball League In the United Stated said that it arrived at the decision after due consultation with the National Basketball Players' Association.

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Sixteen basketball players tested positive for Covid-19 out of 302 tests conducted by the National Basketball Association (NBA), the league announced on Friday.Despite this development, the NBA is firm on its plan to resume the remainder of the suspended 2019-20 season from July 30 in Florida. The players who have tested positive include Indiana Pacers’ Malcolm Brogdon, Sacramento King’s Alex Len and Buddy Hield. The National Basketball Association announced via a statement on Friday that the 2019/20 season of the NBA will restart on July 30. The Premier Basketball League In the United Stated said that it arrived at the decision after due consultation with the National Basketball Players' Association. The remaining matches of the NBA season will be played at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. "The NBA and Disney have reached an agreement that makes the Arena, the Field House and Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex the venues for all games for the remainder of the season, which will resume with 22 teams returning to play and with no fans in attendance," the statement read. "The NBA and the NBPA confirmed today an agreement on health and safety protocols that will govern the resumption of the season. The rigorous program, which addresses risks related to COVID-19 and focuses on the well-being of players, coaches, officials and staff, was developed in consultation with public health experts, infectious disease specialists and government officials." Commissioner Adam Silver said that the NBA and NPBA have worked together to "establish a restart plan that prioritizes health and safety, preserves competitive fairness and provides a platform to address social justice issues." "We are grateful to our longtime collaborator Disney for its role in playing host and making this return to play possible, and we also thank the public health officials and infectious disease specialists who helped guide the creation of comprehensive medical protocols and protections," said Silver. Under the competitive format for the restart, the 22 participating teams will be the eight teams in each conference with the highest current winning percentages and the six teams that are currently within six games of the eighth seed in either conference.