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NBA to suspend season until further notice

Mar 11, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter (15) shoots against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) and centre Mitchell Robinson (23) in the second half at State Farm Arena. [Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports]

The NBA announced that it will suspend the season after the Wednesday night schedule until further notice as it deals with the coronavirus pandemic.

"The NBA is suspending gameplay following the conclusion of tonight's schedule of games until further notice," the league said in a statement. "The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic."

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