Now that the NBA has officially postponed their basketball activities, Adam Silver and the board of governors are carrying out the aftermath of what will be a long waiting game for the league.
In a league-wide memo, they informed teams of what the procedure would be during their one-month hiatus.
(per Marc Stein)
The NBA has notified its teams that all players are advised to stay in their home markets, remain home as much as possible and that teams are not allowed to hold group practices, meetings or workouts through at least March 16
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 12, 2020
The NBA, league sources say, has also asked team doctors and athletic trainers to check in at least once a day with players on their health status and use a "one player, one coach, one basket" rule if multiple players are working out at the same time in team practice facilities
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) March 12, 2020
The league is doing everything they can to contain this thing, using the advice of experts and professionals to guide their path. Other sports organizations should follow their example.
We don’t yet know the scope of infection within the NBA or the country, but the numbers are expected to rise in the weeks ahead. Bu all accounts, things will get worse before they get better.
Hopefully, by being proactive in their preventative measures, the league can get out in front of this thing and do their part in containing the pandemic.
