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Recent reports suggest that a case of Covid-19 was diagnosed in the Denver Nuggets training building. David Griffin, vice president of basketball operations for New Orleans Pelicans, has also said three players have been diagnosed with Covid-19 at his club.
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Last week, the NBA announced that a total of 16 players have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in 22 teams that will go on to continue the season in Orlando. ESPN reports that Pelicans are among the 16 players.
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League commissioner Adam Silvers has also commented on a potential Covid-19 outbreak in a conversation with TIME.
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“There was never an intention to resume the season in spite of anything. What we have learned about this virus is that it is unpredictable. Of course, if there are a lot of cases, we will end the season,” explains Silvers.
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The NBA commissioner emphasized that many of the leagues he led were likely to be seen as a ray of hope: “We are fighting a pandemic. There are also huge social tensions at the moment. I think there ‘s a large group of people who think, “Okay, will the NBA find a way to restart games?”
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However, Silvers has not lost confidence that the season will be able to continue according to plan: “I’m pretty sure. Mainly because we play in an area that is closed and can only enter if you are part of the protocol. And if someone leaves, then, when he returns, he has to be tested and quarantined. As for the model we have developed, I believe we are safe. “
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Unfortunately, it is not yet known what the consequences will be for the already mentioned detection of Covid-19 in the “Nuggets” training rooms. In the worst case, this can also mean an increase in the number of infected players.
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Deandre Jordan and Spencer Dinvidie, members of Brooklyn’s “Nets” team, also announced on Monday that they would be infected with Covid-19.
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The NBA season in 22-team format is scheduled to resume on July 31, with eight more regular-season matches before the playoffs.
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